Tenant Rights Violation Oregon

Summary

Desirae Cortes was living in a property in Oregon with an agreement with the previous owner to take care of the property and pay the bills. The property was sold and the potential new owners, without any signed contract or completion of escrow, asked her to leave the same day, removed her belongings, and damaged the property. They did not provide any written eviction notice. Desirae has text messages from the previous owner as proof of her agreement and has also reported the situation to the sheriff. She is seeking legal advice on how to proceed.

Full Conversation

Having problems with the potential owners. they told me that i had until the end day to get my things and leave.
Are you currently renting the property from these potential owners?
No
What is the nature of your relationship with the potential owners? Are they family, friends, or did you have a verbal agreement with them?
I dont know them at all One is a realtor and the other one is the buyer. The propeit's still going through escrow and he hasnt even signed a contract. They have already removed ideas from the property that was not theirs and pull carpet out from the livingroom
Did you have any written agreement with the previous owner about your stay at the property?
The previous owner knows im on the property i have text messages from previous owners
What is the content of the text messages from the previous owners?
That I was going to take care of the property and and keep the bills paid up. I can send it to you the messages ive been on the property for almost a year
Did you pay any form of rent or utilities to the previous owner or anyone else while living on the property?
I pay utilities but not to previous owner
What is the address of the property you're staying at?
* klamath ave brookings Oregon
What date were you asked to leave the property?

In Oregon, a landlord must give a tenant at least * hours' notice before eviction.
The same day they took everything
Did you receive any written notice to vacate the property? In Oregon, landlords must provide at least * hours' notice before eviction.
No I did not.
Did you inform the potential owners about your agreement with the previous owner? In Oregon, verbal rental agreements are considered valid.
I did she was supposed to send the contract in the mail and I was supposed to sign it and mail it back.
Did you receive the contract from the potential owner and did you sign and send it back?
No, she never sent one at all. Instead she call the cops on me telling them she didnt know who i was. See i was taking care of he husband for a couple of months before she came back from Idaho. She came back was here for a week packed up what she wanted and left with her husband. She said i could keep what i wanted on the property. She was going to have her brother draw up a contract but he left before she did. The sheriff knows i was staying there taking care of her husband
Did you have any witnesses or any other form of proof to your agreement with the previous owner?

In Oregon, verbal agreements can be legally binding but are harder to prove.
I have all the text showing proof
What is the content of the text messages that you have as proof of your agreement with the previous owner?
I was telling her the sewer was *. She stated thats cheap rent
Did you inform the police about your agreement with the previous owner when they were called?
Yes i did and and the previous owner lied to the cop stating she didnt know me
What actions have the police taken since the previous owner denied knowing you?
She even broke in my room before she left a stoled ideas from me
What kind of ideas did she steal from you? Are they intellectual property or physical items?
Yes she denied knowing me
What actions did the police take after she denied knowing you?
A stamp collection and a DS and * gold chains and a gold ring
Did you file a police report for the stolen items?
They said i could stay there until the have an eviction notice
Did you receive any eviction notice from the potential owners or the court?
She said she made a report
What kind of report did she make and did you receive any official documents regarding this report?
No i did not receive any notice from anyone
What actions have you taken since you didn't receive any notice?
I dont think she ever made a report.
What steps have you taken to protect your rights since you believe she didn't make a report?
When i got to the house my room didnt have a door on it and all my stuff was everywhere
Did you take any pictures or have any evidence of the condition of your room and belongings when you found them scattered?
Yes i did and even have withnesses how my room was
What is the contact information of your witnesses? In Oregon, witnesses can provide crucial evidence in legal disputes.
Mikey ward i will get all his information
What is the nature of Mikey Ward's relationship to you and how did he witness the condition of your room?
My boyfriend at the time
What actions did Mikey Ward take or what did he witness regarding your situation?
He saw what they did to my room
What actions did you take after discovering the condition of your room?
Confronting the previous owner about what happened to my room. She said someone broke while they We're sleeping, but that is impossible because of the dogs that she had would have barked in somebody was trying to get in. I also have a friend that is a witness That is a witness named amanda miller
Did Amanda Miller witness the break-in or the condition of your room after the alleged break-in?
She did
What actions did Amanda Miller take after witnessing the condition of your room?
The night before that all happened The previous owner showed up to pick up her husband to take him back to Idaho. That night I left So she could be alone with her husband I stayed The night with my son so they could be alone. When I came back in the morning. My door was not on the hinge and somebody tried to cut the door knob off. Because I locked my door before I left. The door was in The laundry room I asked the previous owner What happened and that she already talked to the cops
What was the response of the police when the previous owner said she had already talked to them about the break-in?
That they where going to look in to it.
Did you follow up with the police about their investigation into the break-in?
Sorry got cut off from our discussion
No problem, ****. Can you please tell me if you had any written agreement with the previous owner or received any written notice to vacate the property?
I already answer this question
Apologies for the repetition. Could you please share if you informed the potential owners about your agreement with the previous owner?
Yes i already told them And that he offered to rent a room to me after he bought the property
Did the new owner provide you with a written rental agreement after offering you a room?
No, he did not instead, he told me that I needed to vacate the premises at the end of the day.
Did the new owner give you a written notice to vacate the premises? In Oregon, landlords must provide at least 30 days' notice for eviction without cause.
No, they do not.
In Oregon, verbal eviction notices are not valid. Landlords must provide a written notice. If they fail to do so, you may have legal recourse.
Is there any way we can return to the discussion? I was having with you
Did you manage to get any legal help or take any action against the new owner's eviction notice?
No I did not get any legal help. I did call a sheriff and had them removed from the property.
What was the sheriff's response when you called them to remove the new owners from the property?

In Oregon,
- Evictions without proper written notice are illegal.
- Contact your local court for further assistance.
Since they are not the new owners yet, because there is no contract sign and the properties on escrow. They had to leave
Have you considered seeking legal advice to protect your rights in this situation?

General Information:
- In Oregon, eviction without proper written notice is illegal.
- Contact your local court for further assistance. In Oregon, you can reach out to the Oregon Judicial Department at *-*-*.
That's what I'm wanting to do. But don't know how to go about doing it.
What type of legal advice are you seeking? For eviction issues in Oregon, you can contact the Oregon Law Center at *-*-*-*. They provide free legal assistance.
I need some legal advice about what's going on. Because they even ripped the carpet out of the living room im even scared to go to work. Ive already missed days of work because if them. Even from the beginning, I told them that I didn't want nobody. In the house without me being there but they Pressured me to give them the keys. Even showing up at my work to get them after I told them no.
Did you report these incidents to the police or any legal authority?
Yes, I already called the sheriff and they were notified not to come to the premises without my acknowledgment first. But but they came the next day without even telling me that they were going to.
Did you document these incidents, such as taking photos of the damage or keeping a record of the conversations? This could be useful in a legal proceeding.
I did I even have a video of what they've done to the house? And the items that they have taken, that was not Theirs
What items were taken from the house? In Oregon, theft is a criminal offense and can be reported to the police.
There was a couple of toads that that had miscellaneous stuff in it. Pictures, pictures, little nicknamex, some tools. They even took a vase that my sister got me. They were going to take the Barbecuer.
Did you report the theft of your personal items to the police? In Oregon, theft is a crime and should be reported to local law enforcement.
I do not know if I should Report it as a theft.
Did you have permission from the previous owner to keep your personal items on the property? In Oregon, unauthorized removal of personal property can be considered theft.
I gave them permission to remove the items that the previous owner had left behind. Even though she gave me those items, I did not care they could take them. When they came in to take items, they ripped up the carpet and proceeded to tell me that I had to leave the premises that day.
Did you inform the police about the damage to the property, specifically the carpet? In Oregon, damaging a rented property can be considered a criminal act.
No but I will today
What is the address of the property where this incident occurred? This will help in providing you with the contact details of the nearest court or legal assistance center.
* klamath avenue brookings Oregon
The nearest court to you is the Curry County Circuit Court. Their contact number is *-*-*. For legal assistance, you can contact the Oregon Law Center at *-*-*-*.
Ok
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Curry County Circuit Court regarding the illegal eviction and damage to the property?
Explanation: In Oregon, tenants can file a complaint in court for illegal eviction and property damage.
Yes i did
That's a good step. In Oregon, tenants have the right to sue landlords for damages and illegal eviction. Keep all your evidence safe for the court proceedings.
Ok
Have you already filed the complaint or are you planning to do so?

General Information:
- In Oregon, it's important to file a complaint promptly for illegal eviction and property damage.
- Curry County Circuit Court contact: *-*-*.
Yes just needed to know what steps to take
To file a complaint in Oregon, you'll need to:

- Gather all evidence (texts, videos, photos)
- Write a detailed account of the incidents
- Contact Curry County Circuit Court at *-*-* for further guidance.
Ok thank you
You're welcome! If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Remember, it's important to keep all your evidence safe and secure. Good luck with your case.
The buyer of the property has offered me a *.* dollars to move out of the house plus 2 months of storage. Because of what they did
What actions did the buyer take that you believe were wrong?
They came in This last weekend and was only supposed to remove some furniture items from the house that they are buying. But never signed a contract yet stating that they're the owners. And the property is still in escrow. They even remove the carpet Took some items from the Property that was not even theirs.
Did you have any written agreement with the previous owner about your stay and the care of the property?
Yes i do
What does the written agreement with the previous owner state about your rights and responsibilities regarding the property?
Shes selling the property
What does your agreement state about your rights to stay on the property during the sale process?
I was supposed to take care of the property
What actions have you taken since the buyer removed items from the property and offered you money to move out?
None so far. Because of they lied to me saying they where only moving thing from the wall so they can get inspection done the buyer even said i could stay and rent a room. But the day they came they said i have to be off the property
Have you considered seeking legal advice or contacting the police regarding the removal of your personal items from the property?
Yes i did
What was the response from the police when you reported the removal of your personal items from the property?
That they can not come on the property unless i say it was ok and they give me * hours first
What was the response from the police when you reported the removal of your personal items from the property?
They were supposed to bring the ideas back and they havent
What actions did the police suggest you take when the buyers didn't return your items?
I havent contacted the police about it yet i wanted to get advice first on what i should do
What is the value of the items that were taken from the property?
It was at least a couple of hundreds dollars and some ideas was give to me and cant replace those
What type of items were taken from the property?
Gardening tools, niknacks, a vace tots of papers a bag of my grandbabys clothes
Have you informed the buyer about the missing items and asked them to return them?
Yes
What was the buyer's response when you informed them about the missing items?
That they would bring them back but they havent
What steps have you taken to document the items that were taken from the property?
I wrote everything down
What was the response of the buyer when you showed them the written agreement with the previous owner?
They said nothing just change the subject
What steps have you taken to enforce the written agreement with the previous owner?
Nothing so far because i dont know what steps to take
Have you considered contacting a local attorney or legal aid service for assistance in enforcing your agreement with the previous owner?
No i didnt even know i had to
What is the exact wording of your agreement with the previous owner regarding your stay and care of the property?
Yes i have the text message printed out
What does the text message from the previous owner state about your agreement to stay and care for the property?
Yes
What does the text message from the previous owner specifically say about your rights and responsibilities regarding the property?
To keep the bills paid up and care for the property
What actions have you taken to ensure the bills are paid and the property is cared for?
I have Receipts
What is the exact wording of the text message agreement with the previous owner?
Because I messaged her one time Telling her that the sewage was $*. She said that is Cheap rent.
What steps have you taken to inform the potential buyers about your agreement with the previous owner and the removal of your personal items?
I told him that I needed to get Plastic totes so that way. I can pack some of my personal item They ended up throwing everything in boxes without my consent. They were trying To kick me out the same day when I never received. No eviction notice at all.
Did you receive any written notice from the new owners to vacate the property?
Before this was all happening. They wanted to go to my work and pick up the keys to the house. And I told them no. Because I wanted to be present when they were in the house. They put a lot box outside so they can come in.
Did you give them permission to install the lock box and do you have any written agreement with the new owners regarding their access to the property?
I've lost a couple of days of work because of that
Did you inform your employer about the situation and do you have any documentation to prove the loss of work days?
Like I said i've only been nothing but cooperative with them.
Did you give the new owners permission to install the lock box and do you have any written agreement with them regarding their access to the property?
Yes, to remove the items. That was left behind by the previous owners. You didn't say they were gonna remove carpet or anything else
Did you give them permission to remove your personal items or was it only for the items left by the previous owners?
They haven't even sent the contract to buy the place. And it has not gone through Escrow
Did you give them written permission to remove items or was it verbal? In Oregon, verbal agreements can be legally binding but are harder to enforce.
Yes but not to tear up the carpet They were only supposed to remove the property
Did you document the condition of the property before and after they removed items and made changes?
Yes
What steps have you taken to inform the police about the unauthorized removal of your personal items and the changes made to the property?
Talked to the sheriff
What was the sheriff's advice regarding the unauthorized removal of your personal items and changes made to the property?
To go down to the courts but what documents to ask for
What is the nature of the documents you have regarding your agreement with the previous owner?

In Oregon, you may need to provide proof of your agreement, such as text messages or written contracts, when filing a complaint in court.
Ok
What is the nature of the documents you have regarding your agreement with the previous owner?
What documents do i get
What type of documents are you referring to? Are these related to your agreement with the previous owner or eviction notice from the potential owners?
What we discussed
Are you asking about the documents related to your agreement with the previous owner or the eviction notice from the potential owners?
Yes what do i claim
Are you asking about what to claim in a potential lawsuit against the new owners for wrongful eviction?
Yes
What evidence do you have to support your claim of wrongful eviction? In Oregon, a written notice is generally required for eviction.
They told me i had to leave on Sep * *
What other evidence do you have besides the verbal notice? In Oregon, a written eviction notice is generally required.
They told my sister too. To gather her belongings
Did your sister also receive a written eviction notice? In Oregon, landlords must provide written notice to tenants before eviction.
No only verbal we have text messages of them making a offer to her and me as well
What does the text message offer entail? In Oregon, eviction generally requires a written notice, not just verbal communication.
Yes
What was the content of the text message offer?
That he didnt know what he did was wrong then proceed to offer her *.* plus storage
What was the exact wording of the text message? In Oregon, verbal eviction is generally not sufficient, a written notice is required.
I think the sheriff was told that we had to leave too.
Did the sheriff provide you with any written notice or was it also verbal? In Oregon, eviction generally requires a written notice.
Verbal as well
Did you or your sister record these verbal conversations? In Oregon, it's legal to record conversations if one party consents.
I think my boyfriend did ill as him
What is the content of the recorded conversation? In Oregon, it's legal to record conversations if one party consents.