Skateboarders constantly test the legal limits by honing their craft in areas where it may not be allowed to skate, while security and other law enforcement work to bring it to a prompt end. Recently in Portland, Oregon, the skateboarders chalked up a victory in the...
Month: January 2012
Resident sues property management over security deposits
A Vancouver-based properties company that manages an apartment community in Oregon is not playing by the rules, according to the Oregon tenant-landlord law. For this, a resident at that apartment complex has brought civil litigation against the company, and the...
CLG Helps Tenant Win Six-Figure Moldly Rental Trial Verdict
Do you live in a rental property with mold growth that is affecting your health? Are you an owner of a rental property facing moldy rental claims from tenants? If you answered yes to either of these questions, obtaining knowledgeable counsel to assist you is...
Residents argue over land use in Portland neighborhood
Residents of Southeast Portland are involved in land use litigation to challenge a decision made by the Portland City Council that would allow some particularly smelly forms of trash to sit at a transfer station in their Lents neighborhood. In the fall, the city...
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Wetland Case
If you own property with wetlands, or are concerned about the development of property with wetlands, the attorneys at Chenoweth Law Group can help you understand your environmental litigation options under the Clean Water Act (CWA). These options may soon change,...
Homeowners sue over alleged construction defects
Alleged construction defects to a community of luxury townhouses in Lake Oswego, Oregon have negatively affected the structures, according to residents. The homeowners association for the Sunset Crossing community has recently filed a $5 million lawsuit against the...
Enhanced Elder Abuse Protections in Oregon
If you or someone you love is a vulnerable elderly person and you or your loved one has suffered elder financial abuse or have been taken advantage of, our attorneys can help you pursue and understand your legal rights. Importantly, a recent Oregon Court of Appeals...
Oregon student sues college after rape on campus
A female student has introduced civil litigation against a community college for harm that befell her on the school's campus. The student is seeking $5 million from Southwestern Oregon Community College after a fellow student raped her on Oct. 22. The student said...