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Under WA state landlord tenant law can a cable company install t.v. dish without landlord's permission

You cannot enforce a blanket prohibition on satellite TV. I give lectures to landlords, property managers, and other attorneys. Below I copied and pasted a slide from one of my power point presentations. Satellite TV FCC regulations prohibit restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance, or use of antennas used to receive programming or the internet. - Applies to satellite dishes less than one meter. - Applies to areas within the tenant’s exclusive control -...

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What happens next if two medical experts tell my attorney there was no negligence?

First and foremost I am sorry for your loss. At some point you will have to have an expert who believes the standard of care was breached. Even then, the hospital will of course retain its own experts to testify nothing was done wrong. Doctors and hospitals do make mistakes. On the other hand, the fact the mere fact that something tragic happened after a medical procedure does not prove anyone acted wrongly. People go to doctors precisely because they are not well, and all...

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Can you sue a school, the administration of the school, and the school district in one lawsuit?

Generally all potential defendants can and usually should be named in one lawsuit. Employers are liable for acts of their employees done in the course of employment. Whether you have a strong case or not is impossible to say from the modest amount of information provided.

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When does subrogation apply in personal injury case, especially under WA State vs. Thuringer

Your question is way to complicated for a quick and east answer. First a small point. There is no such case as "WA State vs. Thuringer". The case you refer to is Thiringer v. American Motors Insurance Co., 91 Wn.2d 215, 588 P.2d 191 (1978). Basically the holding in that case is that there is no subrogation unless the insured is made whole. However, there are many nuances. For one, this ruling applies only to state regulated insurance policies, such as auto insurance. It does not...

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Car accident in rental car (insured through rental company), deemed to be at fault but doesn't think so, what are my next steps?

If you have not already done so, report this to the insurance carrier right away and tell your side. The police do not have the final say on liability, but this is a little tough because it is your word against the other driver's. You mentioned two witnesses. Did law enforcement interview them? What they have to say and how much of it they saw could make all the difference.

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WA landlord tenant act landlord's minimum duties to fix problems tenant's rights if landlord does not comply

I hope you have a copy of the written request for the heater to be fixed. How old was the stove when you moved in? Also, was there a walk-through and checklist? This is required for the landlord to charge a deposit. RCW 59.18.260. Also, the landlord must give a written accounting within 14 days of your moving out. RCW 59.18.280. The agreement must be in writing and specify the basis for retention of the deposit. RCW 59.18.285, 59.18.260. It is the landlord's responsibility to...

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What is a landlord's responsibility for returning deposit refund to tenant if landlord was not provided a valid address

You should always send the statement within 14 days. You do not have to prove actual receipt. You do not have to send by certified mail. If you have no forwarding address mail it to the property address. A possible defense for a landlord is that circustances beyond the landlord's control prevented compliance. If you can convince a court they were playing "gotcha" games by withholding the forwarding address, a court might accept that as circumstances beyond your control. In the...

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Is a tenant to vacated rental unit two days early entitled to a pro rata refund for the 2 days

With all due respect to my colleague, if your tenancy was residential the period is twenty days, not thirty. The notice must also give the last day of a rental period as the date of termination. Assuming your rental period is a calendar month the notice you gace was correct. See RCW 59.18.200. The thirty day period is found in RCW 59.04.020. However, chapter 59.04 does not apply to residential tenancies. See RCW 59.04.900. Unless your lease says otherwise, you are not entitled to a...

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Rcw 59.18 WA residential landlord tenant act, is a walk through required by landlord

Strictly speaking, no. If you paid a deposit then the landlord must, among other requirements, give an accounting to you within 14 days of your leaving the property and a written checklist "specifically describing the condition and cleanliness of or existing damages to the premises and furnishings, including, but not limited to, walls, floors, countertops, carpets, drapes, furniture, and appliances, is provided by the landlord to the tenant at the commencement of the tenancy." RCW 59.18.260.

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Police officer said i was guilty the other driver had a witness. I have PIP WA State can I sue my own ins for pain and suffering

No. Your PIP cover medical bills and nothing else. To recover for pain and suffering you would have to sue the other driver and prove the collision was their fault.

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