Owner takes possession of the apartment to clean/paint - is my lease obligation over?

The landlord is acting appropriately by getting the unit ready to rent. If you had taken steps to find a tenant to take over when you moved out,...

Can I get compensated for damages which the tenants were responsible for?

Your mistake in handling the deposit does not mean tenants have gotten away scot-free. Send tenants a demand letter with details about damages...

That is a commercial property, the lease agreement is expired already, do I still need to give tenant 30 day notice to move out?

Yes, at this stage I suggest you provide 30 days written notice. Other steps or alternative actions depend entirely on the facts - what the lease...

Yes, you may have substantial claims against neighbor and HOA. I recommend you hold off on the sale until you consult privately with a local...

What can I do about a problematic neighbor that rents back part of property where I also rent?

You describe a situation that I would want to run from as quickly as possible. It will be much easier to negotiate an early move-out, possibly with...

Can my son live with me for one month in my two bedroom apartment?

The first thing you need to do is put yourself in landlord's shoes. In today's insane housing market, thousands and thousands of people are letting...

You are setting yourself up for disaster. Go to the Port Angeles offices of the Northwest Justice Project today and get help. It’s the court who...

Is it abusive to keep a child locked in a room for long periods of time even if an adult is in there too?

Your concern should be reported to child protective services. That’s the place to start, not with legal analysis.

How to evict an ex-boyfriend who refuses to leave ?

The short legal answer to your question is that you must evict BF if he refuses to leave. That means going through the process of getting a court...

Could an "enclosed" outside area on your property constitute as "in your home" when referring to "intrusion of seclusion?"

If the patio is part of your exclusive leased space, you don’t have to hang tarps to exclude trespassers. What’s your lease say?