As a landlord, do I need to have a lease notarized if the term is from January 20, 2014 to January 31, 2015?

Yes. Residential tenancies, and in general any contract that last more than one year, must be notarized in Washington. Because the landlord...

Are their any attorneys that will pursue a judgement out of state?

You are usually best off using an attorney in the state where the debtor lives. If you don't know, you can hire an investigator to find him or...

What is the interest rate applied to unpaid small claims in Washington state?

Look on the face of the judgment. The judgment interest rate is 12%, but there is only interest if the rate is specified on the face of the judgment.

Your landlord can use the driveway to get to your door to contact you or post a notice. He cannot engage in behavior that is only intended to...

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Can a landlord serve a 3 day pay or vacate notice, accept rent and then serve another 3 day notice to pay late fees?

You should look in your lease. Many leases have a late fee that accrues on the fifth, or thereabout, and either a per day or additional late fee...

Can landlord of commercial property change the locks and sell my inventory without taking me to court first?

No. Unless you abandon the property, which is usually defined in the lease, the landlord cannot lock you out without a court order. To get this...

What can I do to enforce divorce settlement re: loans?

You should consult with your divorce attorney about how to best enforce the judgment. In most cases, the loan will remain in both your and your...

Lawyer won't call me back

All lawyers in Washington are listed on the state bar association's web site at www.wsba.org. You can search by name, city, phone number, or other...

If not in lease how long before tenant has to pay last month and damage deposit?

Look in your lease. Last month's rent and a security deposit are created by the lease and there is no default amount or due date. If your lease...

Yes, weekends count. However, it appears you received a writ of restitution from the sheriff, and most sheriff's offices do not count weekends. ...