Unlawful Property Entry Oregon

Summary

The user, a resident of Oregon, lived in a house with her mother, which was owned by her mothers deceased boyfriend. The deceaseds daughter entered the house without notice, rummaged through belongings, and claimed she would take possession of the house. The user is unsure of her rights and next steps. She has contacted the police and is seeking legal advice. She is also looking for a new place to live.

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Yes
What specific legal issue are you facing, ****?
I lived with My mom for 5 years in the house that was her deceased boyfriend's and she had an agreement that she could live here until she passed or needed to go somewhere else. She moved in with my sister a couple weeks ago and the daughter whom got possession of the house when my mom left came into my house on Monday went through everything to get her deceased dad's items and left my house totaled. She gave me no notice no nothing just walked right in and said that she would be back on Friday to take possession of the house is this legal
Did your mother have a written agreement about her living situation, and if so, were you included in that agreement?
There was no written agreement just verbal between the three of them The dad the daughter and her
What state are you located in? This will help me provide information relevant to your local laws.
Oregon
Do you have any evidence or witnesses to support the verbal agreement?

In Oregon, verbal rental agreements are legally binding but harder to enforce without proof.
Yes. But I don't think that's really the issue My mom had moved out so yeah the daughter can take possession of the house but what I'm asking is is it legal for her to come in here with no notice and go through all my stuff to get her dad's stuff and leave my house is totally like somebody had robbed it
Did the daughter have a legal right or any written permission to enter the property and remove items?
No she did not contact me
What is the nature of the items she took from the house? Were they solely her father's possessions or did she take your personal belongings as well?
Her dads belongings, household, garage and personal
Did she take any of your personal belongings as well? In Oregon, entering a property without permission and taking items can be considered trespassing and theft.
Yes she did
What personal belongings of yours did she take? In Oregon, taking someone else's property without permission can be considered theft.
A dresser for *, I can't think of other stuff off too of my head. And the drained my pool and drug it across the yard and left it there
Did you report this incident to the police? In Oregon, unauthorized entry and removal of personal belongings can be considered as burglary.
Not actually report it but called and asked what I could do. They said to contact legal aide just that xostoney
What was the response of the police when you called them?
To call legal aid
What is the name of your local police department?
Springfield Police department
What is the exact date and time when this incident happened?
Monday, August 21st from about 10am -6pm
What steps have you taken since contacting the police and legal aid?
Trying to find some free advice
What is the name of the daughter who entered your property without permission?
Sonya Andrus
What is the current status of the house ownership?
Sonya and some other family members of hers
What is the current relationship between you and Sonya?
Not good
What steps have you taken to secure your personal belongings and the property since the incident?
Storage unit and putting them all in the garage together working on that
What steps have you taken to prevent Sonya from entering the property again?

In Oregon, you can:
- File a police report for theft and trespassing.
- Seek a restraining order if you feel threatened.
- Consult with a lawyer for possible civil action.
Trying to get advice on what to do and find out if she can make me leave on Friday.
What steps have you taken to secure your personal belongings and the property since the incident?
Putting them all in garage
What measures have you taken to secure the garage where you've stored your belongings?
I haven't
What is your plan to secure the garage and protect your belongings from further unauthorized access?
This is what I'm trying to find out, if I CAN secure them so she can't get in there but I want to stop her from kicking me out or coming on Friday cause I don't have a place to rent yet
What steps have you taken to find a new place to live?

In Oregon, a tenant without a lease is considered a month-to-month tenant and must be given a *-day eviction notice.
Looking for something affordable. Been on the phone everyday
What is your budget range for a new place and do you have any specific requirements for the new place?
$* *. * br. Springfield Or
What steps have you taken to find a new place within your budget in Springfield, Oregon?
Internet and phone calls
Internet and phone calls
I
have been searching online and making phone calls to find a new place.