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Is landlord responsible for tenant expenses if unit is rendered uninhabitable due to circumstances beyond tenant control?

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

This is an issue that might be better resolved through mediation rather than litigation. The LL should at least pay some portion of these...

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As a legal adult (just turned 18) is there a way for me to emancipate myself from my family?

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

At age 18 you are an adult and there is no need for "emancipation". There is however a need for you to formally separate yourself from your family...

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I need to know what my rights are concerning an eviction.

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

You are a tenant and have been present and paying rent or working in exchange for rent for more than 30-days. Consequently you are entitled to a...

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Can a parent with guardianship in WA have guardianship if the autistic adult moves to CA?

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

A valid court order in one state is almost always considered to be a valid court order in a sister state although you may need to formally transfer...

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We have sublet an apartment on month to month basis. Primary tenant is MIA. 3 day eviction on our and primary tenants name.

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Review the information on the link below. You owe the LL the rent for the current month and should attempt to pay this to the person directly if...

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What is a pension fund? Told after my pd payments ends I'll be receiving for remainder of my settlement. does it affect my SSD

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

You need to meet with your attorney and get from him in writing a break down of the payments being made to you for the various specified periods of...

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If a probation officer comes to do a home check, can he question and search any one in the house?

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

I was sitting in on criminal court proceedings the other day and was very much reminded of how a person on probation is essentially under court...

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Is the 3 day notice i served defective?.

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

The problem with 3-day notices to pay or quit in a rental situation is that such notices must be precise as to the amount of rent that is being...

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Overzealous Principal suspends student without proper investigation.

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

You need to arrange a meeting with the principal and district administrative staff to discuss the issue. I recommend that if you do not have an...

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Can my landlord refuse to give my security deposit back?

Daphne's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

There are a couple of "oops" here that need to be cleared up. First, while you had a 12-month lease, once you remained beyond the 12 months and...

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