If there is an order of no contact against me and I'm contacted, am I in violation?

Let's pretend that the court orders Dan to have no contact with Victoria. If Victoria sends Dan an email, Dan is NOT in violation of the order. If...

Can u avoid theft by receiving charges if after knowingly accepting stolen items you report the theft and return items ?

Based on what you typed, you have already committed a crime because you accepted the items knowing they were stolen. Unless you have a time...

Is there any sexual offense charges that do not fall under a felony? A sexual offense that is considered a misdemeanor?

Many of Oregon's sexual offenses are misdemeanors: Sex abuse 3 (ORS 163.415) Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor (ORS...

You could potentially get in trouble with the court for contacting the tenant when you know they have a lawyer. Once lawyers get involved, the...

Can my roomates evict me with no written notice?

If you are paying someone rent, they are your landlord and you are their tenant. There are specific rules that go along with that relationship....

Her new arrest is not going to make things easier for her. If she was on a recognizance release before, she's likely to be held in jail while the...

I have an eviction notice and court date, for non payment of rent. do i have any recourse because of lack of income?

I agree - "I don't have any money coming in" is not a defense to an eviction in Oregon. A tenant's inability to pay is a sad thing, but the tenant...

Nonrefundable Pet Deposit

This type of non-refundable fee is illegal. A landlord who is smart (or gets smart) will properly account for all $2,500.00 just as though it was...

Statue of Limitations to dispute a Security Deposit charges and one other question.

I agree - the statute of limitations for landlord-tenant actions is generally one year from when the cause of action first came into...

Renter used pressure washer on roof, destroyed shingles, rental now need new roof.

Nothing you describe would create a legal justification for a 24-hour notice. Don't move forward on this without a good landlord-tenant lawyer, or...