Questions answered by Robert Emmett West JR

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I am on a month to month lease. I gave my landlord a 19 day notice due to the fact that it was the weekend and a holiday.

Robert's answer | Answered on November 13, 2013

RCW 59.18.200 of the Landlord-Tenant Act states that a tenancy "shall be terminated by written notice of twenty days or more, preceding the end of...

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What is a quit claim deed form? What does this do if i sign it? For WA state

Robert's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

You should not sign and deliver a quit claim deed without conferring first with an attorney. Like any deed, you would be releasing any interest...

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Is it legal to put board up on my side of the fence to block the neighbor (the fence is our) ?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

I agree with the response of the Irvine attorney. I want to emphasize that you need to check and confirm you would not be violating any local...

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Should I sell a peace of residential property with a real estate contract or a warranty deed and deed of trust note?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 16, 2013

As a Seller I recommend using a real estate contract since it is faster to forfeit the contract in the event of a buyer's default. You should...

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As a landlord, can I write a multi year lease in WA? Any special requirements?

Robert's answer | Answered on October 11, 2013

Multi-year leases, commercial and residential, are generally enforceable for periods exceeding one year as long as they are in writing and...

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I was quick deed property and my sister when my mother made the life estate for herself. now can i quick my 1/2 to someone else?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 13, 2013

I agree with Mr. Miller's reply and recommendations. Although it sounds like someone is saying "quick" deed, the correct terminology is "quit...

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Need to remove my name from a home loan or the co borrowers name

Robert's answer | Answered on September 04, 2013

You definitely need to confer with a real estate attorney without delay. You do have options, but it will be difficult, if not impossible, to have...

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Can land in Washington state be sold using a Quit Claim deed or is a Warranty Deed required?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

I agree with Mr. Smith's answer and recommendations. As to your specific question, it is not necessary to use title and escrow companies if the...

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Can an HOA enforce a CC&R that has been ignored 8 moths after I signed the Agreements?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 25, 2013

These type of issues depend require a review of the CC&Rs, the historical enforcement or lack thereof, and whether you RV is "reasonably screened...

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What do you do when neighbor cuts a tree down in MY yard......he says he doesn't want leaves in his gutters.

Robert's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

Washington state law, RCW 64.12.030, allows the recovery of triple damages where a tree or shrub is cut down or removed without permission. You...

Robert Emmett West JR's Answers (69)

I am on a month to month lease. I gave my landlord a 19 day notice due to the fact that it was the weekend and a holiday.

What is a quit claim deed form? What does this do if i sign it? For WA state

Is it legal to put board up on my side of the fence to block the neighbor (the fence is our) ?

Should I sell a peace of residential property with a real estate contract or a warranty deed and deed of trust note?

As a landlord, can I write a multi year lease in WA? Any special requirements?

I was quick deed property and my sister when my mother made the life estate for herself. now can i quick my 1/2 to someone else?

Need to remove my name from a home loan or the co borrowers name

Can land in Washington state be sold using a Quit Claim deed or is a Warranty Deed required?

Can an HOA enforce a CC&R that has been ignored 8 moths after I signed the Agreements?

What do you do when neighbor cuts a tree down in MY yard......he says he doesn't want leaves in his gutters.