Is there any law that says a landlord can have a single tenant pay electric for others living on the same property i.e. well

There is such a law that generally addresses this type of a situation and provides for remedies to tenants in certain circumstance. (See ORS...

Oregon landlord agreed in writing (email) to sign a 7 month lease and suddenly wants to change terms

It can't be clear to anyone what obligation he may have without analyzing specifically the language utilized in the email exchange. The...

We want to evict a tenant that is six months into a two year lease. she did not tell the truth about pets or smoking. can we??

At this point, I don't see a reason that would necessarily allow you to proceed with an eviction. That doesn't mean that you couldn't, of course,...

I agree with my colleague's response, as it certainly seems that you have a viable claim one way or another. There are statutory time limitations...

Can an employer force a non compete when they want to do a salary reduction below the original salary?

Non-competition agreements, or noncompetes, are increasingly difficult to enforce in Oregon, as there are numerous substantive and procedural...

Can my Landlord charge me for filing and service fees if it's NOT part of the mediation agreement filed with courts?

The agreement you signed in lieu of proceeding to trial on your FED should be controlling. So long as you abide by the requirements therein,...

I have a Lease Agreement in the State of Oregon. I made a change via email at the renters request, which they said yes to.

I must confess that I don't entirely follow what the facts are here, nor do I really understand what your question ultimately is. I'd encourage you...

What are my options with theft 1 in oregon?

Plain and simply, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney. Additionally, this question was posted in the "Landlord and Tenants" section,...

Evicting a tenant in Oregon. There was no contract. House is in forecosure, but we are trying to sell it.

You can likely now proceed with an eviction for nonpayment of rent (somewhat quicker) or for a no-cause eviction (somewhat more time-consuming.) ...

What can I do after being hired by a company, and the company does not pay me or stick to the hours in my contract?

Your options depend on a few things -- mainly what the terms state in your employment contract. You should consider having an attorney review the...