Am I an employee or independent contractor?

There's never any one clear-cut answer as to whether someone is definitely an employee, or is definitely an independent contractor. Rather, there's...

Can an attorney file his notice of appearance 2weeks after the hearing?

If an attorney physically appeared at a hearing and verbally represented themselves to the court as being counsel for one of the parties, then that...

Yes, theoretically there's nothing preventing an individual from living, and/or maintaining active leases, in more than one place around the...

Whether during an open house or a private viewing, it's highly unlikely that a potential home buyer has any right of privacy while viewing...

You don't seem to indicate a question here. It seems like you went through quite an ordeal, though unfortunately it's unclear if you technically...

If I've paid a lease break fee of 1.5x rent, am i legally obligated to pay any other fees, like carpet cleaning? ORS 90.302(2)

Lease break fees have nothing to do with any other applicable costs, fees, damages, or other amounts that may be due or become due under a lease.

Can a Portland, OR landlord refuse to execute a month-to-month option in a lease?

You have an active, in-force lease currently. Either it terminates at the end of the term, or it transitions into a month-to-month lease. If it's...

What type of attorney do I need to sue for missing consigned antiques

You should schedule a consultation with a civil litigation attorney. Regardless of whether you have a written contract, you likely still have a...

They (your former employer) don't get to "press charges" (unless they elect to proceed with filing a civil suit against you, which is possible.)...

I need to evict someone who is living in one of my houses rent free.

If you can prove that these two individuals are lawful tenants, then you may be able to seek an eviction ("FED") proceeding against them against...