Real Estate Law Oregon
Personal Guarantees in Oregon Commercial Leases: How to Limit Liability
When entrepreneurs find the perfect retail storefront in Portland or a warehouse space in Medford, they form an LLC or Corporation to sign the lease, hoping to shield their persona...
Title Company and Escrow Negligence: Can You Sue for Missed Liens in Oregon?
When you buy a home, you pay thousands of dollars for title insurance and escrow services. You rely entirely on these professionals to ensure the property is free of hidden debts a...
ODOT Highway Expansion Condemnation: How Oregon Business Owners Can Fight Low Offers
As Oregon's population grows, state highways are constantly being widened, realigned, and upgraded. While infrastructure improvements benefit the public, they often wreak havoc on...
Securing a Hardship Variance for Property Setbacks in Oregon Municipalities
When you purchase a home, you expect to be able to build a garage, add a deck, or expand your kitchen. However, every city in Oregon enforces strict zoning codes that dictate exact...
Appealing a Local Land Use Decision to LUBA in Oregon: Timelines and Costs
When a city or county in Oregon approves or denies a property development project, the losing party generally has the right to appeal the decision. Because Oregon maintains a highl...
How to Recover Disputed Earnest Money in Oregon: Timelines, Mediation, and Interpleader Actions
Earnest money proves a buyer's good faith when making an offer on a house. In Oregon, this deposit typically ranges from 1% to 3% of the purchase price. When a real estate transact...
Portland Mandatory Relocation Assistance: How Much Landlords Must Pay to Evict or Raise Rent
While Oregon has strict statewide rules for landlords, the city of Portland takes tenant protections a step further. Governed by Portland City Code § 30.01.085, the Mandatory Reloc...
Foreclosure Defense for Seniors in Oregon: Fighting Reverse Mortgage Defaults
Protecting Oregon Seniors from Reverse Mortgage ForeclosureFor many elderly homeowners in Portland, Salem, and Bend, a reverse mortgage-officially known as a Home Equity Conversio...
How to Force the Sale of Inherited Property in Oregon: Partition Action Costs & Timelines
Inheriting real estate with siblings or other family members often leads to disagreements. When one person wants to sell and the others refuse, you might feel trapped. However, Ore...
Suing an Oregon Home Seller for Undisclosed Defects: Water Damage, Unpermitted Work, and Structural Issues
Buying a home in Oregon is a massive financial commitment. Finding out that your new house has hidden water damage or a failing foundation can turn your dream into a nightmare. For...
Suing Your Mortgage Servicer for Dual Tracking Violations in Oregon
One of the most predatory practices in the mortgage industry is the concept of dual tracking. This happens when your mortgage servicer assures you they are reviewing your applicati...
Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowances in Oregon Commercial Leases
When leasing a commercial space in Portland, Beaverton, or Salem, the property rarely meets the exact needs of a new business. A tech startup will need specific cabling and open fl...
Clearing Expired or Invalid Judgment Liens from Your Oregon Title Before Selling
When you decide to sell your home or refinance your mortgage, the title company will run a comprehensive public records search. All too often, homeowners are shocked to discover a...
Negotiating CAM Charges in Oregon NNN Leases: A Tenant's Playbook
Signing a commercial lease in Oregon is a massive milestone for any business, whether you are opening a retail storefront in Portland or moving into a suburban office park in Eugen...
Suing a Landlord for Unreturned Security Deposits in Oregon: Timelines and Small Claims
Moving out of a rental property is stressful enough without having to fight for your own money. In Oregon, security deposits are heavily regulated to protect tenants from predatory...
How Much Does a Quiet Title Action Cost and How Long Does It Take in Oregon?
Understanding the Quiet Title Process in OregonProperty disputes can be incredibly stressful, especially when there is a cloud on your title that prevents you from selling or refi...
Filing a Partition Action for Unmarried Couples in Oregon: Splitting Joint Real Estate
When unmarried couples buy a house together in Oregon, the excitement can quickly turn into a legal maze if the relationship ends. Because you are not legally married, you cannot u...
Navigating the Oregon Urban Growth Boundary (UGB): What Rural Landowners Must Know
Owning land in Oregon is a dream for many, thanks to the state's breathtaking natural beauty. However, Oregon has some of the most unique and strict land-use laws in the entire Uni...
Oregon Fence Laws: Who Pays for Shared Boundary Fences?
It is an old saying that good fences make good neighbors. But what happens when that fence blows over in a winter storm, or rots away after twenty years? A shared boundary fence si...
The Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance (OFA) Program: A Complete Guide for Homeowners
When financial hardship strikes, communicating with your mortgage lender can feel like speaking to a brick wall. Recognizing this imbalance of power, state lawmakers created the Or...
Navigating Oregon Rent Control Limits (SB 608): A Guide to Legal Increases and Exemptions
Oregon was the first state in the nation to implement statewide rent control, establishing clear guidelines to protect renters from extreme price spikes. Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90....
Inverse Condemnation in Oregon: What to Do When Government Actions Destroy Property Value
Most property owners understand standard eminent domain: the government announces it needs your land for a school or a highway, makes an offer, and buys the property. But what happ...
Qualifying Landlord Reasons (QLR) for No-Cause Evictions in Oregon: Rules and Relocation Fees
Oregon provides substantial protections to renters, fundamentally altering how landlords can terminate a tenancy. Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.427, once a tenant has lived in a proper...
Commercial Eviction (FED) Process for Oregon Landlords: Timelines and Costs
Running a commercial property in Oregon requires a firm understanding of lease enforcement. When a business tenant fails to pay rent, abandons the property, or violates critical le...