Does a Judge needs to sign "settlement conference" order after settlement agreement was signed?

You would need to submit the appropriate document to the Judge for his/her signature. If it includes one party owing/paying money to the other,...

In Oregon is it legal for a landlord to take 50 applications at once each with a 50.00 fee then run one and rent unit? or are

It all depends upon the exact facts. IF the landlord actually had a unit for rent AND actually ran the background check on all 50 applicants, then...

What is considered normal wear and tear if you lived in an apt for 5.5 years

Much depends upon the exact details, such as what you are being charged for... If the landlord is charging you for allegedly putting a three foot...

My landlord attempted a self-help eviction against me. How much can I sue him/her for?

You need to immediately talk with a landlord-tenant attorney. Assuming you can prove the details in your posting, you have money coming, including...

I am being garnished on a electric bill of almost 9 1/2 years ago,I am pretty sure I owed two months on a bill in 2005.

The only way they can garnish your wages is by already having sued you and obtained a judgment against you. IF you truly never knew of the...

No, you do not have to return it or cash it - you just have to credit her the amount towards her rent due.

Yes, you can get rid of him but it will likely cost you some time and money up front - money you may or may not be able to actually collect from...

Can an apartment be considered abandoned if the rent is 10 days late and you still live in it?

The police are absolutely right - you need to talk with a local landlord-tenant attorney immediately. You likely have claims against the landlord...

Could I not pay my rent before vacating the rental house?

No, you misread the statutes. You cannot require a landlord to apply security deposit funds towards rent, be it a last month's rent or otherwise. ...

A landlord can charge a late fee only IF the rent has not been paid in full by the end of the fourth day of the rental period AND the tenant's...