What is break lease fee ?

Typically lease break fees are a month and a half of the rent amount. (Sometimes they're less, though that's the maximum.)

Is a break lease fee independent of whether the unit is re rented?

Yes, they're unrelated. A lease break fee has to be provided for in your lease agreement. If it is, then how quickly a landlord may or may not rent...

In order to prove negligence, you have to prove beyond a preponderance of the evidence that the owners/operators of the storage unit owed a duty to...

First off, tell your "friend" not to lie. Secondly, whether or not someone could get arrested (i.e., charged with a criminal offense) depends on...

First, contact the Oregon State Bar to get the relevant information regarding your former attorneys files. (However, as it's been more than 10...

Can I ask for this theft to be dismissed

Why would the charges be dismissed? It seems like you were arrested and charged, appointed counsel, and now perhaps there's been some changes in...

If LL excepts partial rent payment after he starts an eviction will judge dismiss the eviction in Oregon?

No. Generally speaking, you remain liable for rent as long as 1) the lease term continues and/or 2) you remain in possession of the premises....

Statute for libel?

Many years later? Probably not. The statute begins to run when you knew or should have known of the tortious conduct. Any defamation can bring...

Probably not. It's arguable whether or not you have an enforceable contract in any event, as it's not clear whether the legal requirements of a...

When is a DIVORCE final?

I don't have a handy citation for you, but a divorce is final when the court enters the judgment (divorce decree) into the court record --...