Is it within my landlords legal rights to request a rent increase of this amount for a commercial space without a 30 day notice?

I agree with my colleagues here, the notice is likely inadequate, but that does not mean that the new landlord will not remedy that by giving you...

Can residents who own their own homes be required to list the landlord as a "named insured"? What are the consequences?

As already noted, the legal answer is that yes your landlord can require you to name them to your insurance policy. Of course, if you're mid-lease...

How can I protect myself from a crooked ex landlord now we have moved out of his rental in Washington state to Swirtzerland?

Start with the Find a Lawyer tab on Avvo to locate a good attorney to assist you. In addition to what Mr. Alexander notes regarding the checklist,...

I bought a home July 1st in Tacoma. Is the home inspection company liable to supply insurance coverage for this oversight?

Home inspectors are not required by law to carry insurance; however, most of them do. While you can tender a claim to them and/or their insurance,...

Rental laws rules and regulations on month to month lease. Landlords have been nonexistent and nonresponsive ignoring repairs

RCW 59.18.200 requires that you give 20 days notice "preceding the end of any of the months or periods of tenancy" - that means you need to give...

What are legal implications of co-buying co-investing in real estate on crowdfunding sites?

As Mr. Moss points out, this is definitely a scenario that needs to be discussed in length with legal counsel. What you propose is definitely...

What is the law regarding a commercial landlord's responsibility to fix/replace a heater? Can I withhold rent until done?

The terms of the lease will control who is obligated to take care of the HVAC unit (and sometimes those terms will even say Tenant has...

Can I recoup this from the apartment complex? There is no sign saying parking is at your own risk, and it is a "secure building"

My colleague is right, the Lease terms will usually control here. Typically, Landlords do not take on the risk of liability tied to vehicles or...

Your sister remains a co-owner even if you do all the heavy lifting. You may have a claim against your sister (or against the property value...

There is no clear answer based upon the facts provided. As my colleague points out, there is likely some written documentation recorded against...