My tenant gave us someone else's name & social security # as her own and has not paid rent yet (30 days late). What can I do?

I agree with Mr. Ross and Mr. Gesmundo. Before you can evict a renter, you need to give them a notice of termination. There are certain amounts...

It sounds like you were either convicted (there would have been a trial) or pled guilty to the offense. If the community service was your...

I havent seen my husband in 10 yrs and he kicked me out of my house do i need to file for a divorce

Mr. Bodzin has already given you a good, comprehensive answer. I would add only one thing: For you to file for a divorce in Oregon, you need to...

How do I get my ex to acknowledge our joint custody agreement after five years of zero contact?

You have two issues that need to be dealt with: First, five years without contact is a long time, especially if this was the majority of your...

What Age can a Child choose a Parent to live with?

I agree with Ms. Gruber and Mr. Bodzin and would add the following: If there a custody/parenting time Judgment from an Oregon court AND the...

Is what he is doing against the law?

It sounds like the landlord gave you the accounting in the amount of time required under ORS 90.300 (the section of Oregon's Landlord-Tenant Act...

Can the landlord take my rent money and tell me that she is putting it onto my late fees and not for this months rent?

No, the landlord is NOT allowed to do that. In fact, Oregon's Landlord-Tenant Act specifically says that she cannot do this. ORS 90.260(4) says,...

Is this treatment unlawful for holding on to a deposit and then some?

"Reasonable wear and tear" is not a very clearly defined standard, but replacing carpets that were already 10 years old at move-in after a 5 year...

I agree with Mr. Ross. However, you have to serve a "Notice of Termination of Tenancy" on the tenant and provide 60 days notice. It's only IF...

I rented a room to a person but due to some problems on the second night, I told him he was to move out. After two days, he and

I tend to agree with Mr. Minor, but I was a bit confused by the wording of your question. If it was the friend (not your tenant) who moved out...