My renters of a 1 bedroom are pregnant. What would you do?

[Jennifer Z.]

We live in a small town,  so I would like to extend grace. The tenants are also our friends and our babies will grow up together. If they break the lease, is it legal to keep the deposit in Oregon? Or do I return it minus deductions if the home is rented the following month? 

[Jeff G.]

The way I see it none of the questions are really relevant.  If they are friends, they are friends PERIOD.

I would do whatever is within reason to help my friends out, even if it costs me a months rent while I find a new renter.

Assuming they haven't damaged the property give them the security deposit back and move on to the next renter... preferably someone you are not close with...