I always advise people to fight moving violations. Even if you cannot get the case dismissed, the prosecutor will sometimes be willing to amend...

Domestic Violence

If the police saw her hit you, then technically the state would not need your testimony. The arresting officers could testify what they saw. ...

My former friend babysat my dog, and now will not return my dog. what are my legal rights? how do I get her back?

What you need to do is immediately file an action for replevin. The law can be found at RCW 7.64. You basically file a complaint and summons for...

Does my landlord need to tell me why she needs to enter my apartment?

RCW 59.18.150 governs landlord's right to entry. Basically, they have to request permission 48 hours in advance (24 hours if it is to show to...

If I was arrested and charges dropped and the bail cost me $5050.00 how do I get that back along with my work n transport costs?

Noah is correct. If you posted bail and then showed up for all of your court dates and abided by all of the conditions of your release, then the...

Can I, the landlord be responsible for an overdue utility bill that's under the prior tenant's name?

RCW 35.21.217 gives the city a lien on the property for light and water. If your tenant does not pay, the city can proceed to collect against you...

Is a two-year lease enforceable by the tenant if landlord wants to cancel after one year?

In the vast majority of cases, any lease for over a year becomes terminable with 20 days notice after the first year has lapsed.

Will I be responsible for my spouse's debt he incurred prior to our marriage?

If you are asking about how they will be divided in a divorce, then the court has complete discretion to make 'fair and equitable' distributions of...

24 month lease scenario - if a tenant does not disclose they are pregnant at time of leasing

In my previous answer, I did not notice all of the additional information. A written lease will be good for a year and then the tenancy will turn...

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24 month lease scenario - if a tenant does not disclose they are pregnant at time of leasing

A lease does not need to be notarized to be effective. The 20 days notice applies to month-to-month tenancies, but it sounds like this is a...