I refinanced my house to invest real estate with my son. Properties were under their names but I did all work. Do I have shares?

This is a terrific case for a law school final exam, fun for lawyers but not as much fun for you. You posted the inquiry under the Tax category,...

A lease’s reciprocal provision for termination notice longer than required in the statute is enforceable against the landlord. Whether it is also...

Can landlords charge for damage on a depreciated carpet?

A fully depreciated carpet may have more years of actual life remaining. If your bleach damage forces the landlord to replace the carpet sooner...

If medmal attorney has been sued several times in recent years for legal malpractice, is that a big warning sign?

Medical malpractice cases are complex, expensive, and high risk for legal malpractice claims. Well-funded law firms with deep experience in that...

How much notice is a landlord required to give a tenant to move out in Washington state?

If your lease has a stated ending date, the landlord does not need to give any additional notice at all unless the lease has an unusual specific...

What is the law regarding roommates n community property in Washington ?

No. She has no right to your personal property. Community property has nothing to do with it.

Your inquiry is posted as a landlord-tenant subject, which can involve a 20-day summons but if it's an eviction it has a shorter response deadline....

Can I do a no cause termination of tenancy for smoking weed in room?

If your rental agreement does not address the problem, then a 3-day notice to vacate for “nuisance” is possible. If your rental is month-to-month,...

How can you be charged In another county for exact crime you have just served your time for?

The state cannot prosecute twice for the same conduct (double jeopardy). If the conduct is also a federal crime, the feds can prosecute...

How do we protect ourselves from further retaliation acts while we wait for Show Cause hearing?

Don’t wait for the date of the show-cause hearing. Go to the courthouse now and get screened for free volunteer legal help at the Housing Justice...