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Tenant Rights in Oregon — property manager stealing from HOA

Started by throwaway_seller_OH · Jun 13, 2025 · 1,086 views · 16 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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throwaway_seller_OH OP

I've been trying to resolve this in Oregon on my own but I'm stuck.

property manager stealing from HOA. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 7 years. My monthly rent is $1,990. We are on a month-to-month now.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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desperate_student_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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RE_Attorney_James Attorney

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied warranty of habitability years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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NursePractitioner_LA

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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TenantRights_Advocate

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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NursePractitioner_LA

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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throwaway_business_owner_NC

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

DB
desperate_buyer_2025

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

OD
OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

NI
newbie_investor_2025

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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newbie_investor_OH

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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DevOps_Seattle

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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TenantRights_Advocate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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TruckerRights_OH

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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throwaway_seller_question

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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