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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€“] luciferofastora@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago

I'm guessing the lawyer set the fee that high just to fuck with the landlord who will have to pay it, and they probably will settle with him on a lower amount rather than going through the hassle of trying to collect that fee.