To add to the other answers, you are very unlikely to face a deficiency judgment in California since the vast majority of residential foreclosures...

I trapped (on my property) and relocated my neighbor's cat to another part of town. No charges were filed. Can they still be?

The statute of limitations for first degree theft in Oregon is three years.

In my opinion, you should contact the second mortgage company and describe the situation. They have forms for this kind of stuff. You can avoid...

If my mortgage loan is turned into collections, can they touch savings accounts?

I write to add that you should definitely write to the collections agency specifically stating that you DISPUTE the debt in addition to requesting...

I served a 30 day notice to move to my room mate in Bend Oregon. Do I have to take her to eviction court if she refuses?

A key factor is whether the roommate has signed a rental agreement with you (or with the landlord if you are not the owner of the residence). If...

Can the property management company bill me for the replacement of a carpet in an apartment that i lived in for three years?

I cannot tell from your question whether the company is withholding the carpet replacement cost from your security deposit, or separately billing...

Should I pursue my landlord for substandard housing? If I signed a lease that violates zoning laws does it become invalid?

Anyone can sue anyone else, but you are unlikely to prevail in such a lawsuit unless you suffered measurable and significant damages as a result of...

A contractor overbilled me and then put lien on house when I payed the contracted amount. How do I remove the lien?

Due to recent budget cuts, Oregon's Construction Contractors Board (CCB) will no longer adjudicate complaints. They will, however, continue to...

I'm a landlord and just found out one of my properties was raided and the tenant was arrested for drug dealing.

Definitely set up a consultation with a lawyer as soon as possible. You need to claim the damages and document them with photos/video and...

My dad just recently died and it is up to me to settle all his business. What do i do?

You definitely need to hire a probate lawyer fast. The attorney fees are typically paid out of the estate, so there should be minimal up front...