Can I put a mechanics lien on property without a signed contract?

In Oregon you could. If it was me, I would submit a written invoice to both the remodeling contractor and to the home owners pronto. This gives...

The company I am a contract laborer for says I have to sign an affidavit stating I will not sue the company over my pay.

IF the facts prove out to be as you represent, without any major other facts you are not disclosing, NO it is not even close to being legal. File...

The company I work for just got contracted by the VA, now they want to do a fingerprint check. What will show up?

Absent total incompetence (which is ALWAYS a realistic possibility when the Government is involved), both your arrest and your conviction (since...

I fired my attorney. He refused to give me a copy of my agreement saying I never signed one, which I did. What should I do?

Put your request in writing and provide a deadline of, say, 10 days. If nothing is produced, file a complaint with your State Bar Association...

Can I be arrested or sued for a payday loan that I wrote a check for over 9 years ago. I got a call telling me I would be.

Absolutely a scam - don't pay them a penny. Yes, it violates Federal (and most likely local) debt collection practices laws but beyond that, think...

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After two burglaries landlord refuses to install security system. We wish to leave because we don't feel safe.

The odds are not in your favor. The landlord has no legal obligation to install any sort of security system (or even to allow you to do so at your...

If I do not answer an Eviction Summons & Complaint For Unlawful Detainer within the the date stated (14 days), but...

You need to talk with a local landlord-tenant attorney. Here in Oregon, the record would show that the eviction action was filed against you but...

I received a notice on my door 7/7/14 saying i had 3 days to pay or vacate the premises. I offered to pay partial but was denied

You should review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney. A 3 day pay or get out notice is a pretty normal requirement/procedure for...

The eviction process.

No, he can not summarily kick you out, change locks, shut off the utilities, or otherwise change anything about your rental. If, however, you do...

My ex landlord is refusing my payment of 20 dollars a month to pay off damages incurred.

It is a bit unclear as to what your exact circumstances are - are you still a tenant or are you trying to pay off a past landlord? He is agreeable...