How can I protect myself?

It sounds like you may have a written agreement with the landlord. If that is the case, you need to review it with regard to the terms of the...

I rented out my house for a year and now finding that the damages done to my house by the tenant exceeds the security deposit.

You do need to comply with the Landlord Tenant Act in Washington State. This state tends to be more tenant-friendly with regard to residential...

Tenant admits to turning off ice maker but, not shutting off the water.Tenant didnt notify me for 20 hours. Whos at fault?

You are probably not at fault for the damages, but there truly aren't enough facts to make a determination. What is the cause of the leak? You...

Can I charge a late fee of $35 if rent is not paid by the 5th of the month and this is stated in the periodic rental agreement?

I agree with the other attorneys responding here - you would be entitled to charge the late fee, and a late fee of $35 appears patently reasonable...

Police stated I had been arrested when I had not, news organization posted the info via digital media, what are my legal options

I think the primary issue you will have to deal with in any claim is what are your damages. Typically, you will need to establish some kind of...

The owner of the house can still be covered under the insurance policy, as an additional insured. You can request a complete copy of the policy,...

In Washington State, running water and water run-off are considered to be a "common enemy" and any landowner may divert running water off their...

Is it breach of contract case, if damage has been caused by our roofing contractor, due to his faulty workmanship.

I agree with the other attorneys responding here. You may very well have a faulty workmanship claim as well as breach of consumer protection act...

How to transfer ownership of a house my mom inherited from my grandmother 15 yrs ago that she never transferred.

I agree with the other attorneys who have responded. It appears that this will require at least one probate, if the title was not transferred. It...

Can I legally photograph construction crew without their knowledge and post it in front of my home?

To answer your question, I think you can legally photograph the construction crew and post it in front of your home. They have no rights to...