I concur with both responses - it will be a highly factual inquiry. I just want to add that even if the landlord does try to charge you, it should...

Renters slow pay , lease with 17 months remaining. Would like to sell the house

I agree with the other responses - it is not even a close call. Your remedy for late payments is to issue a 72 hour Termination of Tenancy Notice...

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Can I ban a friend of the tenant from my property?

If the car is truly blocking your ability to get in and out, yes, you can have it towed. If she simply is parking where she shouldn't, you may...

Landlord Harassment. Where do I go from here?

You have moved; he gave you your deposit back in full; where's the problem? It sounds like you have hurt feelings over the entire situation and...

If i am 20 days late on my current lease, and I will have it in a few days, but the manager says they are going to file an evict

As a general rule, the landlord can proceed to evict you so long as he has gone through all the necessary steps to do so, first and foremost of...

My tenant call to fix stove . But she was the one who left it dirty with oil and cause a fire and burn out one stove. She asked

You have at least 2 different issues here. As landlord, if you supplied a stove with the rental, then you have a duty to fix it. Now. If the...

How do I make someone leave if they're not on the lease?

Essentially you are saying that they moved in as permitted guests and now refuse to leave when they have become no longer welcome. Mr. Mauger's...

If I rent out my house for a few days or a week, and then tenant does not leave, what can I do?

Ms. Brann has it exactly right - your remedies depend upon how the "tenant" is legally classified which, in turn, is highly dependent upon the...

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Yes, self-help is legal in commercial tenancy situations. That said, it is fraught with peril and even if it is legal per se, you are not allowed...

How does a landlord protect himself against being sued by tenant in the state of Oregon?

Mr. Bodzin's answer provides excellent advice. I would emphasize two particular things you can and should do to minimize your risk of being sued,...