Im being gouged by my landlord for cleaning fees on a clean apartment minor wipe down and nail repair at most. is this legal?
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Answered on November 06, 2015
I urge you to take your deposit accounting, any pictures you have of the move-out condition, and a copy of your lease to a landlord-tenant attorney...
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Can I tear down a fence and erect my own in lieu of neighbor's easement onto my property if it's a bank owned foreclosure?
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Answered on October 30, 2015
I agree with Mr. Boyer that you should gather documents and consult an attorney before doing something rash like tearing down a neighbor's fence. ...
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I received a 30 day notice to vacate (forclosed home) and an eviction notice all in less than a month. What are my rights?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
There are a lot of issues at play here. You may have some rights against your landlord due to the foreclosure, depending on how long you have been...
Can a "non-refundable redecorating fee" be charged to a renter to pay for pre-move in cleaning expenses?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
A landlord may not charge a fee at the beginning of the tenancy for an anticipated landlord expense.
A landlord can charge a fee or deposit...
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Can I break my lease due to my landlord refusing to make repairs and being hostile to me?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
First - your landlord cannot terminate your rental agreement before the end of the term (6 months, you say) without a good reason, aka 'for cause.'...
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Can the baby be taken away?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
Because of your friend's deep involvement with DHS, they will almost certainly want to perform an assessment of her, her baby, and her situation,...
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Can an offender in an Oregon prison for Robbery II get his conviction changed to a lesser charge?
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Answered on September 02, 2015
I agree with the other posters, but I want to provide Oregon law context.
It is too late to appeal a guilty plea. In Oregon, such an appeal...
At what point can a business owner use physical force to remove a homeless man that continues to harass retail store employees?
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Answered on August 21, 2015
I usually agree with Mr. Bodzin, but not this time.
ORS 161.225 "Use of physical force in defense of premises." You can use physical force to...
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My 12 & 13 year old were sold a marijuana vape pen at a garage sale down the street. What can I do?
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Answered on August 21, 2015
Probably not against the law to sell an empty vape pen. Selling the marijuana substance to a 12/13 year old would be a crime though.
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If my apartment becomes uninhabitable due to landlord negligence, what are the landlord's obligations?
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Answered on August 14, 2015
You might be able to 2 months rent back or twice your damages, whichever is greater. Review ORS 90.380 and consult an attorney.
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