We are on rental contract with landlord. Roommate is only mentioned as name and age of other persons living in household. We only have verbal agreement with him that he pay 1/2 of rent/month, 1/3 of electric. We helped him out and covered his first month of rent. He has his own bedroom, use of washer, dryer, kitchen, etc. I assumed he would be responsible enough to help buy food or give so much towards food or just have courtesy to say he appreciates our help feeding him and will help best he can. But no. He hasn't bought more than $15 in 6 mths. All the furniture in his room was ours except computer desk, computer, TV and clothes. He won't help with house cleaning, does dishes only when every dish and silverware is dirty and I ***** at him. He hasn't caught up. Behind by month's rent, the electric and is not being a team member at all. If I want to tell him to go, what steps should I take to properly evict him? There are no written contracts between us. Live in Oregon.
2007-02-28 05:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by timberteri24 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If the contract is only verbal then both parties are sol. If he is on the lease then he has just as much right to be there as you do. Of course I might be wrong but I recommend asking a lawyer. A verbal contract is a joke as there is no proof that the so called contract exists. Always and I mean always get it in writing.
2007-02-28 05:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should familiarize yourself with local laws regarding landlord/tenant issues. Try speaking directly to the landlord about it. He or she doesn't want a bad tenant any more than you want a bad roommate. The landlord may even help you prepare a written notice to perform or move out. You sound like an ideal tenant and the landlord doesn't want to lose you.
Another place to try is a local roommate service, they may have some suggestions.
Good luck! You have the right to enjoy your home and not be stressed by a bad roommate.
2007-02-28 05:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rita A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to do an FED filing in the county you live in. Unfortunately that is the law in Oregon. Sometimes you wonder why people like that don't just leave on their own and not put their friends through this. Here is a link for your legal situation, but you can get all your paperwork from your local county courthouse.
http://www.osbar.org/public/olsbooklets/landlord/eviction.html
2007-02-28 05:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by dancing11freak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal contract is as good as a written one. You will need to give him 30 days notice (written preferably) then if after the 30 days he refuses to leave you will have to evict him through the court system. I know it sucks but the law is there to protect both you and him. Good luck its probably best if you give him the notice right away. The sooner you notify him the sooner you can get him out.
2007-02-28 05:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly relies upon on the context wherein they reported "i'm yours". i might suspect that if it grow to be somewhat of a humorous tale, or something like that then particular, they might press expenditures. yet whilst the guy meant that he/she grow to be giving themselves away and grow to recognize the verbal settlement they have been entering into, then no, no expenditures may well be introduced. there is one part of evaluate nonetheless and that's that this: Is it criminal to "own" a man or woman, and can you legally supply your self away to somebody by asserting "i'm yours". If that may no longer something it extremely is legally binding (eg, is it criminal or to no longer belong to somebody else), and that i've got self assurance it is not, then expenditures may well be pressed. As for the suing, you may in basic terms sue for damages, so looking on how lots harm the kidnap has carried out, the money you acquire would be distinctive. Get a criminal expert while you're heavily thinking court. i do no longer think of that such an audacious declare collectively with "she/he reported 'i'm yours', it extremely is a verbal settlement" gets up in court as an excuse for kidnap.
2016-11-26 20:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by quest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tenancies are established with or without contracts in accordance to the law. Best read up on it here
LANDLORD TENANT ACT: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/090.html
Buena Suerte
2007-02-28 05:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋