Do we have any legal recourse? do we have the right to without rent? where do we go from here?

Yes, it sounds like a violation of the warranty of habitability. You could deduct the costs of the heaters from your rent. You may have other...

Since we have a previous lease established for use of the land can the landlord add other tenants without our consent?

It sounds like your landlord may be violation the warranties of quiet enjoyment and habitability. He may also be constructively evicting you from...

Is it going to matter to my insurance what the police report says about who was driving?

If you have full coverage on the car then it will be covered regardless but it will go on your or your boyfriends record as an at fault accident...

What are tenants rights in Oregon?

The lease might have language about early termination, assignment, and subleasing, etc. If the landlord is not maintaining the property and...

What can I do about this problem landlord is just giving us the run around

Keep good records of every repair request and out of pocket payments you have made and deduct it from your rent. Your landlord is certainly...

How do I answer the following on a job application: "Are you currently facing charges for any offense, on probation or parole?"

Diversion means it never happened. So as long as you complete diversion it will never go on your record and the charges will be dismissed. Just get...

Landlord demanding we pay $100/day for late rent after paying on the 7th. Rent is due on 1st.

Your absolutely correct... he cannot charge you $100 per day. Also there should be a 5 day grace period. Sounds like another greedy landlord. And...

If you can reply, that would be a great help thank you.

Do not panic. The letter you received should have information so you can respond and turn in your annual certification. Contact your section 8...

You can use your security deposit in addition to your last months rent deposit to cover the difference. As to the validity of the increase I would...

I'm not sure what to do. I got a DUI in oregon and I've never had one before? Help please

Depending on some other circumstances you could fight it or request diversion. You need to meet with an attorney that specializes in DUI cases to...