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Oregon Eviction vs. Ejectment: A Guide for Property Owners Evictions may seem straightforward, but informal living arrangements, handshake deals, or poorly written agreements can quickly spiral into legal complications. In Oregon, a routine eviction can escalate into a far more complex ejectment lawsuit—especially when the person in possession of the property claims an ownership interest.
Foreign Investment in US Real Estate: A Legal Guide for International Buyers A Chinese tech entrepreneur loses $1 million on a Seattle condo deal after 6 months of negotiations when he’s unable to transfer enough money out of China to complete the purchase, leading to a forfeiture of his earnest money. A Vietnamese developer acquires
Oregon Landlords Can Now Evict Squatters with a 24-Hour Notice: What HB 3522 Means for You Until recently, Oregon property owners faced a frustrating dilemma when dealing with squatters. The only legal pathway for removal involved filing a time-consuming ejectment lawsuit, a process that could drag on for months or even over a year. That
The Value of Lot Line Adjustments Many property owners don’t realize the true location of their boundary lines—until a survey is done for a fence or a home addition. That’s when surprises arise: fences in the wrong place, buildings crossing over into a neighbor’s land, or confusion about who owns what. In these cases, a
Why You Should Always Put Your Easement in Writing Imagine moving into your new property, only to discover that what you thought was your driveway is actually your neighbor’s driveway. The prior owner only had an oral agreement to use it. Even if your neighbor seems agreeable to your continued use, things can quickly go
FAQs on Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Navigating the complexities of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) can be challenging. This comprehensive FAQ addresses common questions and legal considerations for homeowners and prospective buyers, providing valuable insights into HOA rules, fees, rights, and obligations. A. General HOA Questions 1. What is a Homeowners Association (HOA)? An HOA is a governing
Hidden Costs of HOA Living: What Every Homebuyer Should Know Thinking about buying a home in an HOA community? Condos and townhomes often provide an affordable alternative to single-family houses—along with perks like pools, fitness centers, and landscaping. But before you sign on the dotted line, there’s one major factor that can make or break
Oregon Adverse Possession Law This is Part 3 in a three-part series on adverse possession in Oregon. Part 1 was a general overview regarding your risks of losing part or all of your property via adverse possession. Part 2 was on Oregon common law adverse possession. Part 3 is on Oregon statutory adverse possession law. Adverse
Oregon Adverse Possession This is Part 2 in a three-part series on adverse possession in Oregon. Part 1 was a general overview regarding your risks of losing part or all of your property via adverse possession. Part 2 is on Oregon common law adverse possession. Part 3 is on Oregon statutory adverse possession law. Adverse
Are You at Risk for Losing Part or All of Your Property Through Adverse Possession? Imagine finding out that a part of your backyard—where your family has picnicked for years—might not actually belong to you. Could someone else claim it as their own through adverse possession? It’s a situation no property owner wants to face,
