Yes, you can sue this guy. But a lawyer may also be able to help you reach a favorable out-of-court settlement as well. You can call me for a free...

How long do I have to hold on to someones stuff, and cats?

Mr. Nessly is right - if this person qualifies as a "tenant" under ORS 90, you must follow a very specific set of rules before you dispose of this...

I gave an eviction notice and my tenant stopped paying rent and will not respond to my requests for rent payment.

You shouldn't do this by yourself - get a landlord-tenant lawyer. If you take your tenant to court by yourself and mess something up, you will be...

I was stopped in Twin Falls, ID for DUI and I live in Portland, OR. My arraignment date is Monday 3/18/2013...need some advise.

You need to consult with an Idaho criminal defense lawyer before you do ANYTHING.

Should I hire a lawyer now or wait to see if we go to court?

Actually, if you sent a 60-day notice via certified mail, it may be invalid (because of a silly rule). I think it would be much less-stressful for...

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What legal options do I have if falsely evicted by my appartment complex?

You COULD wait to deal with this until your landlord actually takes you to court. But it might be much less stress in your life to deal with it...

WHAT DO I DO IF IM CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BASED ON FALSE ALLEGATIONS AND LIES?

You're going to want to hire a criminal defense attorney with experience in domestic violence assault cases, and especially with experience showing...

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I opted for a civil compromise for a theft ticket at a local store. Is it fine now or will I need to be there at the court?

Even if you've worked something out with the store owner, if you have a ticket saying you need to be at court on a certain day, you had better be...

You may have participated in Portland's community court program, which helps people avoid a conviction on their record if they complete certain...

Can I be sued by a former roommate for return of their security deposit?

You should stop talking about the specifics of your case on a public internet forum and talk to a landlord-tenant lawyer confidentially...