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My girlfriend has a collage dept, i am the only one working, if we marry can my wadges be garnished

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

While difficult to fully understand your circumstances, I am interpreting your posting as meaning your girl friend has student loans. As long as...

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Can I go in the house?Or do I have to wait till the 7th of August as stated on the eviction notice?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

This is always a somewhat messy situation. Legally, the issue is whether the landlord reasonably believes, given all the information available to...

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What can I do if a collection agency is trying to garnish my wages for more than the actual debt that I owe?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

If they are trying to garnish your wages it means that they do indeed already have a court Judgment against you. A copy of it is available to you...

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My landlord has not fixed our AC in our house,they just keep people to check it, We rented it,it had AC,do they have to fix

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

A landlord is not required to provide you A/C in Oregon. But if they do at the commencement of the lease (or add it later), then they are...

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Damage to Property Question: I have a contract from a client that reads:

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

I agree that much more information is needed; the entire contract needs to be carefully examined; and you definitely need to have the contract...

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Expired garnishment- Employer refuses to stop paying creditor. Two additional pay checks garnished after expiration date

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

You need to review everything in detail with a local collection or consumer law attorney. You may have claims against your employer or against the...

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In exchange for paying rent, tenants get?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 12, 2015

You have the right to hold your landlord accountable for complying with the terms of your lease; for maintaining minimal habitability standards and...

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If owner has not received any rent payment within four days after it's due. Residents shall pay a late fee.

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 11, 2015

As I told you in your prior posting, it requires a very careful reading of your lease - to be a valid late fee, it should tell you in your written...

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What does this mean? If owner has not received any rent payment within four days after it's due. Residents shall pay a late fee.

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 11, 2015

Assuming rent is due on the 1st of the month, if not paid it becomes late on the 5th. Whether a late fee is lawful and, if so, how much, is...

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Can someone rent a room in their personal residence, and then withhold an overpayment of rent upon issuance of a 30 day notice?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 11, 2015

Everything you describe appears to be lawful. After you vacate and restore possession to the landlord, he/she has 31 days to provide you a refund...

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My girlfriend has a collage dept, i am the only one working, if we marry can my wadges be garnished

Can I go in the house?Or do I have to wait till the 7th of August as stated on the eviction notice?

What can I do if a collection agency is trying to garnish my wages for more than the actual debt that I owe?

My landlord has not fixed our AC in our house,they just keep people to check it, We rented it,it had AC,do they have to fix

Damage to Property Question: I have a contract from a client that reads:

Expired garnishment- Employer refuses to stop paying creditor. Two additional pay checks garnished after expiration date

In exchange for paying rent, tenants get?

If owner has not received any rent payment within four days after it's due. Residents shall pay a late fee.

What does this mean? If owner has not received any rent payment within four days after it's due. Residents shall pay a late fee.

Can someone rent a room in their personal residence, and then withhold an overpayment of rent upon issuance of a 30 day notice?