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I am seeking to evict a tenant who was never supposed to be "renting" the home in the first place. Paperwork has been filed.

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You need to talk with a local landlord-tenant lawyer IMMEDIATELY! You are at an extreme disadvantage if he has an attorney in court and you do...

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Can I still be evicted if I comply and pay late rent within the three day notice?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

I agree in general with the above response. I would only add that if you are trying to still pay him by check, the landlord likely has a right to...

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Can I keep this sec deposit

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

I am unclear - did you rent to him or not? Did you sign a lease with him? Give him keys or otherwise give him possession? If not, then he is...

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I have told rent a center I was going to make a payment soon and the keep harassing me

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Your information is slightly unclear but if Rent-A-Center is both the one you originally owed AND the one currently trying to collect from you...

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Can my landlord still evict me if her house closes escrow before we go to court

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You need to talk with a landlord-tenant attorney immediately! First, if they no longer own or manage the property by the time you are in court,...

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Tenant has HOME FORWARD,she is on lease for 1 yr.She has six people living there.Dealing drugs etc.60 day no cause?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You should immediately contact a landlord-tenant attorney to review your situation. There are several of us here in the Portland area to choose...

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Previous landlord claiming damages. No walk-through or report seen prior to moving in. Inspection was done by former tenant.

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You have at least two different issues here - amount of damages being charged and failure to return prepaid rent. You are liable to the landlord...

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Can I reply a summon letter to court and tenant , and sent all receipt and email that evidence

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

I am not clear what you are asking but if a tenant has sued you in small claims court, you must show up in court when you are supposed to or you...

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Is a 3 day vacate notice valid in this written agreement?

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Most of the provisions of your rental agreement are unlawful and unenforceable. You can ban the pets so long as they are not legal service...

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My business has been evicted from the building it was running in because of missing rent but our property has been damaged

Gregory's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

You need to talk with a commercial landlord-tenant attorney. In most states a commercial landlord is allowed to lock out tenants behind in their...

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I am seeking to evict a tenant who was never supposed to be "renting" the home in the first place. Paperwork has been filed.

Can I still be evicted if I comply and pay late rent within the three day notice?

Can I keep this sec deposit

I have told rent a center I was going to make a payment soon and the keep harassing me

Can my landlord still evict me if her house closes escrow before we go to court

Tenant has HOME FORWARD,she is on lease for 1 yr.She has six people living there.Dealing drugs etc.60 day no cause?

Previous landlord claiming damages. No walk-through or report seen prior to moving in. Inspection was done by former tenant.

Can I reply a summon letter to court and tenant , and sent all receipt and email that evidence

Is a 3 day vacate notice valid in this written agreement?

My business has been evicted from the building it was running in because of missing rent but our property has been damaged