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My apartment burned down and my landlord wanna charged me $17,000 for the repair is this right?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
If the fire was your or your roommate's fault, you may be responsible . Consult an attorney asap.
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Under the circumstances, can i break my apartment lease, and will it affect my credit.
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Answered on September 30, 2012
You need to put your landlord on notice of the unsafe conditions. Under what called the "implied warranty of habitability" a landlord has a duty...
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If a HOA puts a lein on my property for not paying dues can a court gforce me to pay the legal fees associated with the filing?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
Regardless of whether an HOA fails to enforce one, some, or all of its covenants and bylaws, you have an obligation to pay HOA fees. It's...
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Are you allowed to bring up evidence/merits of a case during a dismissal hearing or is it just to decide standing & jurisdiction
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Answered on September 24, 2012
Unfortunately, when you represent yourself as a pro se Plaintiff, you are held to the same standards as a practicing attorney. That is, you...
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What is the procedure to get industrial zoning changed to residential zoning in Seattle (specifically SODO)?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Most cities have what are known as "Comprehensive Plans" or "Comprehensive Growth Plans" which detail present-day zoning and where the city or...
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I am a landlord, I took my tenants to small claims court for nonpayment of prorated rent, damage to property, i had a $2500. I
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Answered on September 21, 2012
I'm not sure what you're asking. If the court ordered you to return $740 to the tenant, then it's likely that you were unable to prove the damages...
My landlord is kicking me out 7 months into a 12 month contract lease. He will only give me up to $1,000 to move out.
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Your landlord cannot unilaterally terminate the lease and kick you out. You need to consult a landlord/tenant attorney because what he is doing...
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If I do not accept a certified letter from the District Court can the plantiff still go to small claim court?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Proof of service is required for any court to obtain jurisdiction over you, even in a small claims action.
That being said, there are other ways...
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My landlord wants me to get out in 9days, can he do this with no warning ?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Typically no. Whether it's a written lease or a month-to-month tenancy, your state law likely requires a certain amount of notice before a...
How can I stop a zone change from my neighbor who wants to change his residential property to build a "church"?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
Your question doesn't give me enough information. Is it a true zoning change or is it an application for something known as a "conditional use" or...
