I agree with all 3 of my colleagues answers. I write only to point out that a legal notice cannot likely be lawfully served via social media of...

Can you raise the rent in Oregon more than once in a year and get additional security deposits along with the rent increase?

Oregon statutes provide that a landlord may not change a rental agreement to require the tenant to pay a new or increased security deposit during...

If I am contesting a no-cause eviction, should I continue to pay rent during the time I remain in the dwelling?

Assuming the no-cause notice was properly worded and properly served, it is likely valid. There are potential defenses to no-cause notices but...

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Small Claims Mediation no agreement - what happens next?

While much depends upon the exact details, having read your follow-up comments and brief explanation, I see nothing that suggests you are likely to...

What does the woman that is handicap and is attacked by her land lord.

Generally speaking, there are two paths she can follow - making a complaint to the police for criminal charges (which it sounds as if she did and...

Housing matter

Then you need to affirmatively search out and contact a local landlord-tenant attorney, either by searching here on Avvo and contacting someone or...

Can I get an unlawful detainer removed from my record?

Yes, it usually is much more difficult to get a new place with an eviction on your rental record - and no, there is no way of having it removed or...

Can the landlord charge you for an apartment you haven't moved into yet?

Not even a close call - once you sign the lease, you are on the hook for it. You would have been upset if they had changed their mind and decided...

Our "Landlord" didn't pay the electricity bill with my bill money, and is now moving out what can I do?

You need to review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney - NOW, before the end of the month. You leave many questions unanswered and an...

My mom and I rent to a lodger, he has been here for less one month and are having serious difficulties with him.

Run - don't walk - to a local landlord-tenant attorney! You likely have ways to get rid of him but it is clear that simply asking him to leave is...