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After refusing a $287 repair bill, Portland renter beats his landlord in court, wins $32K verdict (www.yahoo.com)
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The clash began after Spring refused to pay a $287 electrician's bill that his landlord forwarded him for the repair of a burnt-out socket in his unit. Shortly after, the landlord notified Spring that his rent would increase by $100 per month.

The jury awarded Spring $16,000 โ€” an amount that Oregon law doubles to $32,000 because of the nature of the violation. On top of that, Spring's attorneys also are entitled to ask a judge to order the landlord to pay all of Spring's legal fees, an amount that currently stands at $225,000.

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[โ€“] gramie@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Unless of course you live in Quebec, where all electrical work must be done by a licensed, unionized electrician.

The odd thing is that it is still very difficult to even find an electrician. We have been waiting 10 months for someone to come and add a circuit with some outdoor lights.