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We were shown a home by a property management compnay. It was more expensive than we could afford, but because of the economy, the company had us write a letter to the owner, as it hadn't been shown in 3 months. We agreed that instead of a landscaping company to come in, we would do the landscaping maintenance; gardening, mowing the lawn. We signed the 1 year contract to begin June 1.

After living in the home 3 weeks, the garbage co. picked up our garbage cans. We called our property man. co. and they said that was an error and they would have the cans back, but that they made a mistake on the 1 year lease, and we are to pay water/sewer! It is clearly marked on the lease they pay it, and they never specified otherwise at the time we were deciding on the home.

The manager explained it was a mistake, and because we got the landlord to lower the price of the home, they want us to pay the water. We re-explained that the agreement was for the lawn and garden care, not the water.

The manager said they are mailing us a new lease and want us to sign it. We believe this is wrong, but can't afford an attorney. We live in Oregon. What do you recommend? We feel that just because we are in our middle 20's, with a four year old and baby twins, that they have us cornered. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.