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Frank S Hong
Seattle Construction / Development Lawyer.

Community Property, Community Debt, and Separate Debt in Washington State

Written by attorney Frank Hong, about 4 years ago.

Community property Community property is any property that was acquired by either spouse during a marriage (excluding gifts or inheritances to a particular spouse). Community property can include real property, personal property, stocks, bonds, cash, and interest in an employer-s...

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Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities under the Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act

Written by attorney Frank Hong, about 4 years ago.

The Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RTLA) applies to residential leases. The RTLA does not apply to mobile home parks and residences regarding the lease of a farm or agricultural land. If you are a tenant who is covered under the RTLA, you have the following basic rig...

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Unlawful Detainer in Washington State–a Landlord’s Right

Written by attorney Frank Hong, about 4 years ago.

When a landlord seeks to remove a tenant from a rental unit, it is known as an eviction. In the state of Washington, an eviction is referred to as an "unlawful detainer." A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action. If you are a tenant, an unlawful detain...

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