Can we legally break our lease agreement with the apartment without the need to worry about any penalties?

The subject of second-hand smoke (marijuana or tobacco) intrusion into a nonsmoker's dwelling is on the frontier of the law. By "frontier" I mean...

Will I still be evicted even though I have paid the full amount?

The details in your question are obscure, but if you missed a deadline it is possible for the landlord to proceed with eviction even after you have...

What is the notice to vacate terms? 20 days like WA law or 30 days from lease? Do we need to do a walkthrough with tenant?

Unless your lease specifically requires it, there is no requirement for both landlord and tenant to participate together in a personal walk-through...

I am scared because i take care of my grandma and don't want to go to jail cause I put the wrong date on the calendar

Yes, there is a chance you could be put in jail, but you will definitely be put in jail if you ignore this and wait to be picked up on some...

Is a landlord required to let me know if I can renew my lease? Or do I have to move out if they don't respond?

Mr. Nguyen’s answer is insightful, as is customary with him. Your question is labeled “Seattle” and for now I’ll assume you are inside the city...

Selected as the best answer

What exactly does the charges breakdown in meaning on the indictment. There has got to be like several charges.

If you are really one of the defendants, you need to be discussing this with your lawyer and no one else. If you are not really the defendant but...

Someone else can serve the 3-day notice for you. The person serving should be available to testify in the court hearing if the case gets to that...

Would it be beneficial for her to engage a lawyer to help her situation, perhaps by writing a strong letter to the offender?

Demand letters from attorneys sometimes do the trick, and sometimes not. A lot depends on the quality of the contract terms and the transaction...

Can an individual sue the City of Seattle in small claims court to grant amnesty?

Small claims court cannot help you. That court is only for claims for money, not declaratory judgments, injunctions, or similar orders requiring...

WA state tenant is 2 months behind in rent how to proceed with eviction process and any partial rent payments he makes

I agree with Mr. Schroader and Mr. Alexander. If your lease specifies your bank account as the place of rent payment, you will always be deemed to...