The central issue is whether the dent, even if caused by you (which is not established), is "reasonable wear and tear" for a 2-year occupancy. From...

Issues with tenant after serving termination of tenancy.

Reading between the lines, I'm guessing that you did not obtain a required permit when you created two rental units in a house built for...

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Can I get kick out of a house for asking the landlord to keep the noise down during weeknights?

If your rental property is inside the city limits of Seattle, the landlord can evict only for just cause. Asking to keep the noise down is not just...

Nothing requires a tenant (or anyone) to answer the door for a process server. What you heard is generally correct. Posting the summons and...

Can I call the police officer and ask for the status of their investigation?

Calling for an update hands the police another opportunity to talk to you. Even if you think your talk will be innocuous, you can be unpleasantly...

Must I respond to the Summons in 20 days?

A party served in Washington has 20 days to answer. A party served outside of Washington has 60 days. Your question leaves out some details but I...

How does a middle class household afford an attorney?

There is no such thing as "simply look at evidence." I assume you are inquiring mainly about criminal defense, but the principle applies to other...

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What defines a bonafide business in Washington state?

The issue is not whether the business is "bona fide" but whether any taxes are due. The Department of Revenue wants to know whether sales taxes or...

If a 12 month lease is expired 2 months past expiration, am I still required to give 20 days notice to vacate?

Most Seattle leases contain specific terms about whether the tenancy continues after the ending date, sometimes known as a holdover tenancy. If...

What is the most direct / easy way to terminate tenancy for a month to month agreement.

If the house is inside the Seattle city limits, you can terminate a month-to-month tenancy only for just cause. If you are truly moving back into...

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