Are there laws that pertain to renters in an owner-occupied house?

What you have is a landlord-tenant situation based upon an oral lease which is legally binding, at least in theory (proving the terms of the...

Who pays for damages beyond normal wear and tear when the Tenant still lives in apartment?

You fix the damage now and bill the tenant. If they don't timely pay, you evict just as you would if they owed late fees or fines or returned...

How much can I sue my landlord for in this matter???

I agree with the other attorneys answers - more information is needed to be able to provide any meaningful advice. However, how does one fall down...

I agree with the other responses that your potential liability largely depends upon the cause of the fire. What nobody else has said - and what in...

Lived with mother,she died in July.Landlord wants to evict me.Do I have at least 30 days to move after judgement or can I appeal

I am not clear what you are asking. If the landlord has already gone to court and has a Judgment against you, then it would normally specify the...

I signed a commercial lease agreement on my building the lessee has first right of refusal does that mean I have to sell

You need to be very sure what your exact obligations are. That said, normally a right of first refusal means IF you decide to sell and get an...

Mr. Bodzin is quite correct - there is no requirement in Oregon that any lease - residential or commercial - be notarized.

Can my housemate raise my rent?

If you all are on the lease, then you each are liable to the landlord for the total amount of the rent - the landlord would not ordinarily care how...

How to appeal an eviction from county court? its incorrect

You need to immediately consult with a local attorney. Yes, you should have the right to appeal but there may be rather short time deadlines that...

Is there a time limit to sue for a return of a security deposit?

Yes, there will be a statute of limitations that will cut off your right to potentially recover your security deposit. Here in Oregon, it is one...