The short answer is yes...it is legal. Being non-licensed is the key. Prohibitions on finder's fees apply more to licensed individuals. I...

Do I continue to pay my current landlord if I have a limited judgment of foreclosure ?

The bank will send someone around to meet with you once the sale happens. Usually a realtor, property preservation or field manager representing...

Ex discharged the mortgage but still on deed, living in the house but not paying.

When you buy a home the bank gets two things. 1. a promise to repay from whoever is on the loan. 2. a lien on the house to make it collateral for...

How can I pay off bad checks that went to collection years ago and not ruin my future?

I'm going to make some assumptions about what your question is. It sounds like you had unpaid debt from several years ago that is on your credit...

I am trying to collect on a judgment, since 2006 nothing but trouble

I agree with Mr. Eblen. There are various possible ways this could be attacked including doing a debtor's exam to establish some more concrete...

The landlord tenant portion of the answer is found in ORS 90.453 "Termination by tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or...

I am a victim to a preditory loan, I saw on the news today that it is illegal to charge just interest on a loan ,

Many loans violate various federal and state statutes. An interest only loan is not generally illegal in every instance but you will be best...

Can a private party garnish your bank account in a small claims court after it has been mediated.

The settlement that came out of the mediation allows the party you were to pay to file a "notice of noncompliance" stating that you did not live up...

I have a second house with renters. Husband is ill with cancer and may not have long. Options if I can't make the payments.

You probably need to visit someone for a consultation but the issues are these if you just quit paying: Potential Deficiency judgment. ...

Can we be sued by our landlord $2,000 for cleaning and damages after 20 years of wear and tear?

They will probably sue in small claims. An attorney can advise you but not actually represent you in small claims. This is essentially just a...