What is first step in preparing to protect myself against kids mother who is not being reasonable

Your question really is a family law matter, and there's not enough info to offer an answer. Put differently, depending on facts, your GF's...

Who should play for a mold inspection due to water damage?

This is a tough call, and you should look at things holistically. Tenants bear some responsibility, and there's more than one way to have them...

Do you want to leave on good terms with landlord, and get a reference? If so, accept the defective notice and pay rent for each day you occupy...

Does a tenant get 30 days or 60 days notice to vacate ?

Give tenant fresh 60 day notice. Offer cash for keys if you want them out sooner. Negotiate.

How come my tenant is still allowing someone in our home that caused damage.

These roommate situations are nightmares. Give tenant written 3day notice of breach for bringing unauthorized guest into home. Offer tenant...

The answer depends on facts not in your question. Do you have reason to suspect, or actual evidence of, intentional or negligent use of the handle?...

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I would like to get declarations from two people who live in CA for small claims court; would that conform with RCW 9A.72.085?

It's up to the judge in small claims, and remember live testimony is massively superior in small claims. How much money is at stake? Did...

My landlord hasn't made a repair that I brought up two months ago

It is so refreshing to see someone express the desire to nourish the landlord tenant relationship. Good for you. Managing landlords, or...

I would like to talk with a mediator and see how one would be beneficial to my case or if I should be talking with a lawyer.

I commend you for showing interest in mediating your dispute! Mediator's, even attorney-mediators, don't provide legal advice, but they can help...

Can my landlord evict me for bringing my girlfriend over?

Try on the landlord's shoes. Rightly or wrongly, you and GF are at center of a big headache for him. And your other roommates. Is this situation...