Law suits or garnishments or judgements? what are differences and what each can do/

Generally speaking, a garnishment is the taking of your wages/assets, which is done after a party obtains a judgment, which itself is the result of...

When does the clock start ticking for a small claim against a previous Landlord who kept my security deposit?

The answer, of course, is that "it depends." Likely, though, the answer is going to be "yes." A security deposit accounting is due 31 days...

If I entered into a verbal agreement with a landlord for renting an office space, do I still have all my rights as a tenant?

Your rights as a commercial tenant are determined almost entirely by the terms of your contract with the landlord. You should contact an attorney...

Is it legal in Oregon to for an apartment building to sign a lease for as little as 6 weeks?

I don't believe that there's anything illegal about renting out an apartment unit for a small duration of time. In fact, it's not uncommon for...

Can i file a claim against my roomate for damages to my property losses, and for abusing my dog?

There are a variety of claims you may have available to you. As much of this apparently happened while you were not at home, it's unclear what...

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I was fired from my job and my employer is denying my unemployment

Your former employer CAN'T unilaterally deny your Unemployment Insurance benefits. If you filed a UI claim, the Oregon Employment Department...

Foreclosure Auction Question

If a junior lien holder forecloses and auctions of its interest, in most scenarios all subsequent liens (3rds, 4ths, etc) are also foreclosed and...

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What's the difference--if any--between residential and commercial landlord tenant laws?

There are differences between residential and commercial laws, and those differences are incredibly vast. Generally speaking, residential tenants...

I bartered work for a chainsaw , then the guy tried to take it back telling the cops I stole it

Sounds like a bad deal, though that depends on how much the chainsaw is worth, I suppose. Sent remotely from: Parks Law Offices,...

Is the association (with extensive notification) within its legal right to discontinue providing sewage service to his home?

Before you move forward with discontinuing utility service to a home, you'll absolutely want to consult with legal counsel to review all of the...