Should I file one claim in Small Claims Court, or two separate claims?

The two claims you mentioned can and should be combined into a single action as they arise out of the same set of circumstances and are against the...

How to cease a wage garnishment?

You should try to contact the creditor's attorney right away and work out a settlement as other attorneys have suggested. Garnishment costs the...

What type of attorney specializes in collections of court judgements?

My firm handles many judgment collection cases, and there are many others in the Seattle area who do as well. You can use the 'Find a Lawyer' on...

A dismissed ticket will not appear in your driving record. A deferred ticket also will not, so long as you do not get another ticket within one...

Is my landlord still required to give me 60 days notice for rent increase of 10%?

Yes, you would be considered a month-to-month tenant after your lease expired. In the City of Seattle, rent increases do require 60 days notice, as...

I recommend that you contest the traffic ticket. An attorney can help you to request the evidence and possibly get the ticket dismissed or amended.

Can a landlord change a lease in the middle of a contract?

The short answer is no. They cannot make such a change to the current lease without your agreement. Your landlord can make such a change when...

Got my second fridge by my landlord on 30th of april on the 1st of may it stopped running i am still without fridge

You are correct about the 72 hours. Be sure to provide written notice to your landlord of the repairs needed, as the 72 hour limit does not start...

Everyone who signed the lease is liable for the rent and for breaking the lease. The landlord may sue all of you or any one of you for the rent...

The owner pad locked my front and side gates. What can I do?

Based on the information you have provided, it does sounds as if your landlord is starting a "self-help"eviction which is not allowed under...