If he won't agree in writing that the debt is paid in full, I suggest having an attorney send a demand letter to confirm payment. If he still...

What does your lease say? Most commercial leases have a section on assignment and subletting. Covenants against assignment are enforceable.

How does bankruptcy affect a business lease?

The lease is not automatically rejected in most bankruptcies. However, if you do not stay current with your post filing lease obligations during...

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WA state landlord tenant act, RCW 59.18.060, landlord's duties

See below for some of your remedies. Courts are very reluctant to forfeit a lease unless the defaulting party materially defaults. Failure to...

First of all, look at the statute below. Secondly, review your lease. You should be able to answer your question with the statute and your lease....

WA state landlord tenant act, commerical lease, dispute with new property manager/landlord

As I read your post, I am reminded of how so many commercial tenants don't have their leases reviewed by an attorney before they sign them. A lease...

Landlord tenant laws in WA, tenant's right to evict roommate

If a tenant is behind on rent, you typically serve him with a 3 day notice to pay or vacate. If he/she fails to vacate, you sue to evict....

What defines evictions in a term lease?

Your question is a bit unlear. You should provide more detail. I will make some assumptions. I am assuming that your landlord alleges that your...

As stated by another commentator, your lease must be reviewed. Additionally, under Washington common law, you might have an argument that the...

You might have a defense if the landlord is seeking a rent that is far above the market. For instance, if the market dictates that the landlord...