The advantage of being both a real estate broker and attorney is you can kill your own deals! From the attorney's perspective, the best way to...

I recently purchased a home in Anacortes, WA six months ago. Since we have moved in we have had various issues (see below)

It is not a simple matter to sue everybody – you may end up throwing good money after bad! Claims against sellers for undisclosed defects are very...

After how many years is a carpet good for before the owner is responsible for replacement

In Washington, the landlord may not withhold a tenant’s security deposit for “normal wear and tear resulting from ordinary use of the premises.”...

First, it is highly unlikely that the bank’s lien was extinguished by the homeowners association’s foreclosure. Assuming that assessments were...

What are the distance requirements in Washington for residential real estate disclosures?

Although you did not indicate whether your property is vacant land or a house, your disclosure obligations are governed largely by the seller...

Can one party inherit home to another per their will, even though they are still paying mortgage (now has about 20% equity)

Yes, an owner can devise (will away) real property that is subject to a mortgage. But, of course, the testator (person making a will) can only...

Did you receive a seller disclosure statement (Form 17) before you bought the manufactured home? The seller disclosure law was amended in 2003 to...

Are Email Agreements Binding?

Effective October 1, 2000, the Electronic Signatures In Global and National Commerce Act [“E-SIGN”] implements a national uniform standard for all...

Can my landlord deny subletting/subleasing without notice?

Regarding assignment and subletting, we start with the general rule that rights are assignable and duties are delegable under a contract, unless...

I do not agree with your agent’s comment that it’s not officially mutual acceptance until midnight. Because of your location, I’m assuming the...