What is best/fastest way to evict roommate not on lease who isn't paying

You need to go to court and start the eviction process, or hire an eviction attorney. That's the good news. The bad news is that if your...

What are next steps if seller declines mediation? Is there a time-limit for mediation after transaction is closed?

You've gotten excellent answers (and questions) from my colleagues. Here's another offering, which they've seen me express many times. Where are...

How to evict someone from a house that they've been living in for free? The owner of the house is elderly and needs him out

It is good of you to help your elderly friend. This problem may be more complicated than a straight forward eviction. If son is not on the title...

What recourse do I have on the previous owner? How much do I need to disclose if I decide to turn around and sell my condo?

It would be in your best interests to put the questions in your question title to an attorney, in private. You have a garden-variety disclosure...

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Can atty fees be awarded to tenant where it is determined landlord improperly withheld security deposit?

Only if there was a written agreement that covered attorney fees. The law provides for treble damages, if landord acted in bad faith. Google &...

How can I get my security deposit back?

If "landlord" (it is unclear as you talk about subleasing) did not provide you the required 21-day security deposit notice letter, you are entitled...

Can the board make this decision? DO we need a new vote? DO we have to wait another 30 days to vote if we do a new ballot?

I agree completely with my colleague Michael Doland. Let me offer something from another angle. From an asset management perspective, I'd want...

Who keeps partnership agreement in a tenant in common?

And if there is no agreement, put one together now. Doing so will help everyone over time. A key element should address the question "what happens...

Can I have my lease terminated because of second hand smoke entering my apartment?

Maybe. Start by writing landlord, requesting urgent action for health reasons. Even better, deliver letter to landlord in person. Have a...

When they re-rent the unit, could we demand an early termination fee refund (minus ACTUAL damages) under RCW 59.18.285?

You need to push back. What you describe is the opposite of mitigation. There are several steps you might take, but the fastest, most efficient...