Can a landlord make you sign a new lease agreement raising your previous late fees of $5 a day to $25 a day?

Yes, a landlord can probably require you to sign a a new lease agreement in your situation. The reason is that you have a month-to-month tenancy...

Do I need a lawyer?

Make sure you read Mr. Bodzin and Ms. Gruber's answers on the duplicate post Mr. Bodzin has linked above and understand that you have 30 days from...

Do I need a family lawyer?

In addition to Mr. Bodzin and Ms. Gruber's advice about the restraining order, you should also consider filing a motion to enforce and/or modify...

Does my landlord have to give me proof of charges taken from deposit?

I agree with Mr. Mauger. The landlord is not obligated to give proof or receipts (although the lack of either would be a potential argument if...

WILL I BE VIOLATING A STALKING ORDER IF I AM IN ANOTHER STATE AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE"VICTIM"?

Yes, if the Oregon Protective Stalking Order says no contact, then letters and phone contact would be a violation of that order. Restraining Order...

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I recently married my husband, he has sole custody of his 13 year old son, how would I go about adopting him?

I agree with Mr. Palmer. For a stepparent adoption, the birth mother either needs to consent to it, or you need the court to move forward without...

My brother would like to pursue a divorce with his wife and obtain full custody of my niece. Would he have a chance?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin and Ms. Gruber. Your brother needs to consult in private with a family law attorney who practices in the county where the...

Renting a room from a house with 2 owners, but leased only with one owner. can the other owner kick me out?

I agree with Ms. Smith and Mr. Rafter UNLESS you're not paying the agreed-upon rent on time according to the rental agreement (in this case, he's...

Verbal contracts are still enforceable but the problem is that it is difficult to prove their terms. Without a written lease or rental agreement,...

Is it legal

I agree with Mr. Palmer, unless your landlord served you some sort of notice (probably a 72-hour notice for non-payment of rent or a 30 or 60 day...