My tenant didn't pay me rent which is overdue now. May I issue a 3 day notice to ask her to vacate as written in our contract?

You can issue a 3-day notice to pay or vacate, and if the tenant does not comply by the deadline you can start eviction. Not having the contract...

I have a rental property in Vancouver WA, the 1 year lease is up, does it automatically switch to a month-month lease?

If the tenants stayed in place after the 1-year period and you accepted rent for the 13th month and beyond, the tenancy has become a month-to-month...

I got a three day eviction notice on my door from my landlord, because I'm behind on rent. Can she lock me out of my house?

The law strictly prohibits a landlord from self-help conduct such as lock-out, cutting off utilities, removing furniture, disabling the dwelling by...

In this state, a lawsuit (including eviction) can be started by serving an unfiled summons and complaint. If there is a case number on the...

Should I pay the demand letter? Are criminal charges being pressed?

First, don't say any more about the case on this site or any other online site, or to anyone except a lawyer with whom you can communicate in...

My case was closed and dismissed

This will show on a background check. A deferred sentence is a conviction, even after it has been dismissed. If you later get it vacated you will...

My lease is up in June, my roommates would like me to move, but I do not want to. Am I able to resign the lease and stay?

It's hard to give a straight answer about roommate tenancies. Only a landlord can force you out, by giving you a notice which says exactly the...

Disposal of students belongings

The guardian in America is probably a "bailor" who has responsibility for keeping the property in a reasonable manner for the student's benefit. ...

King county WA court arraignment malicious mischief 3rd degree for graffiti . What can I expect? will I need a lawyer?

Employment does not necessarily disqualify you from a public defender; go the the screening office and find out. A link is attached to this...

I received a complaint for unlawful detainer (residential) today.

Get in touch immediately with the Tenants Union and the Housing Justice Project. You are probably eligible for free or low cost legal advice, and...