Sheriff removes tenant who leaves all their stuff (plus non-running cars), how long do we have to store their stuff ?

You have a right to proceed against the "stuff" for unpaid rent as well as for storage costs. Since the value is probably not much, I would...

Can my landlord charge me damage that a delivery guy did on the lawn

Not if you didn't have anything to do with the damage, and didn't tell the delivery man to drive on the lawn in order to get to your door (or for...

Foreclosure time lines

It would be a matter of months, perhaps many months. The absolute soonest a foreclosure by trustee's sale can take place is 120 days after the...

How does a renter collect his deposit back from a landlord that is about to lose the home and land?

If the house is foreclosed the bank would not have to honor the deposit paid to the original (foreclosed) owner/landlord. However, the bank might...

I found out my home has no permits!!!

You are responsible to get the problem solved with the appropriate governmental bodies, if you intend to keep the home. However, you may be able...

How should I evaluate the fair market value of my home, when filing a small estate affidavit?

In addition to the good advice offered by Mr. Kuzma, you might consider talking to a real estate broker to get an "opinion of value." You might...

Does the new Oregon law prevent a second mortgage holders from going after the homeowner in the case of foreclosure?

If you are living in the home so that the first is a residential trust deed, you are not subject to a deficiency on the first trust deed. ...

We have decided to walk away from our home. when do we inform our lender?

If the house is vacant, you should let the lender know immediately. The property is now particularly vulnerable to vandalism and casualty. I...

Are RE Agents liable if they claim there is competing offer and there is none?

A real estate licensee can be disciplined for dishonest conduct in Oregon and, more than likely, in most other states as well. Whether you can...

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Gift of real estate and pending bankruptcy

This could be a fraudulent transfer under 95.240, which provides in part: (1) A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is fraudulent...