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Oregon Eviction

Landlords in Oregon must follow Oregon law to evict tenants....

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Florida Eviction

In Florida, eviction is usually a multiple step process that begins with the landlord giving notice to the tenant that the tenancy is over....

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Who is a tenant?

A tenant is a person who has the right to use and occupy rental property in accordance with a rental agreement or lease. The tenant is also referred to as the 'lessee' of rental property. The tenant m...

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Who is a landlord?

A landlord is the owner of piece of real property (also called 'rental property'), who leases it to another person. The landlord is also referred to as the 'lessor' of rental property. The landlord le...

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The Eviction Process

When it comes to evicting tenants, every landlord must follow applicable state and local laws by providing proper notice to the tenant and following the procedures necessary for a legal eviction. Even...

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Construction Disputes and Damages

What are the typical types of disputes that occur between a contractor and a homeowner/homeowner-to-be? If a contractor has breached his/her contract, what types of remedies/damages are available?...

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Will refinancing my home impact my income tax?

A home refinance may or may not have an impact on your income taxes. Whether or not it does will depend on a variety of factors. One factor is your mortgage. If it is relatively new, meaning, you have...

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Negotiating an Offer Made in a Condemnation Action

When an offer is made in a condemnation action, you do have the option to negotiate the offer. You will, however, have to work very hard and have solid, clear and convincing evidence in order to get t...

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Getting Reimbursed for HOA-Approved Repairs

Oftentimes, members of a homeowners association that own real property in a planned unit development are faced with a situation where they need to make repairs to a home or condominium. A member's hom...