Former tenant who moved out 4 months ago is trying to sue me for diminished living value for $10,000.

A mold and mildew addendum doesn't necessarily eliminate the possibility of your facing liability. Rather, it can help support an affirmative...

Perhaps I'm reading a bit between the lines here, but it sounds like you had agreed to the two different service items ($699 and $200), and one of...

There are a few different types of restraining orders (and temporary restraining orders, or "TROs") so it's not entirely clear which type you're...

There's nothing in your question that necessarily indicates that something illegal happened. Certainly that's a possibility -- you allude to...

If I work in a job where I assist people with special needs and I get spit on can I press charges if not, what rights do I have?

You can't press charges. Charges are a criminal allegation, which can be "pressed" only by the DA. You can report it to the police to begin that...

If on the first contested hearing on a stalking order the defendant shows up with a lawyer can I ask for continuance? And how?

You can certainly make an oral motion to the judge at the time of hearing, but the judge does not have to grant it -- and I would generally assume...

What should be my course of action?

Unfortunately, no one is going to be able to advise you why you should or shouldn't do unless they're able to sit down with you and review the...

L.L./homeowner hasn't fixed overflowing toilet (sewage on floor) and broken washer and is making inappropriate sexual comments?

If you're in Portland proper, you can call the Bureau of Development Services to schedule a tenant's inspection of the premises, which could help...

If you were a member of a union, perhaps there remains some possibility that a breach of employment contract claims remains viable, to some extent...

So I so I didn't have my social security card and my company wants to withhold my paycheck until they see it Portland Oregon?

Many employers requires proof of eligibility to work prior to commencing employment with a new hire (for things like tax withholding and whatnot)....