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What papers do i need to fill out for tthe eviction packet if im the landlord? im in snohomish county in WA

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

I agree with the previous poster, you will need an attorney. While they do sell these packets for landlords to conduct their own evictions, I have...

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The home I'm renting was autcioned off due to foreclosure. They gave me my notice to vacate. Do I still need to pay rent?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

You really should discuss this situation with an attorney. Under federal law, bona fide tenancies are entitled to 90 days, and state law allows 60...

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Can I sue my management company for a refund in rent because of their failure to make repairs, resulting in a loss of use?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

The legal theory would be the breach of the implied warranty of habitability. Google search for the case Foisy v. Wyman (1973). Don't do what...

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We are Landlords and our tenants are one and one half months behind in rent payment. What options do we have now?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 20, 2012

Ms. Powell is correct, this area of law is a very fickle beast that demands precision and perfection with the procedural rules. I have never...

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Ryan's answer | Answered on October 19, 2012

I really do not understand what you are trying to ask but I'll take a stab at a generalization. A tenant has the duty to pay rent to the landlord...

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I had flad in my appt. with carpets full of water and my documents damaged,menager wont provide me a new appt.,what do i do

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 19, 2012

You may want to discuss your options with a tenants attorney, specifically whether breaking the lease due to uninhabitable conditions would be in...

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Can a family member of the owner/landlord evict a tenant for them if owner lives out of state?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

In addition to Ms. Powell's excellent answer, the plaintiff must be the real party in interest. Thus, the plaintiff's name must the owner's name,...

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I managed an apt building 8 years, new owners, can they charge me for any wear and tear I had to move?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

I agree with Ms. Powell's analysis, I just wanted to chime in raise a few issues. 1) As Ms. Powell states, employees are not covered by the RLTA. ...

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I have a female in a trailer in back yard that is mentally unstable and did not pay her rent.

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

RCW 59.18.300 says that a landlord may not shut off the utilities. The penalty per day is $100. It may be advisable to hire an attorney to...

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Landlord filed 3 day pay or evict on 19th and rent due on 15th with 5 day grace period shows in agreement followd by evictionsum

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

The previous poster is correct, this is really going to depend upon how your lease is worded. You may want to consider hiring an attorney to...

Ryan J. Weatherstone's Answers (811)

What papers do i need to fill out for tthe eviction packet if im the landlord? im in snohomish county in WA

The home I'm renting was autcioned off due to foreclosure. They gave me my notice to vacate. Do I still need to pay rent?

Can I sue my management company for a refund in rent because of their failure to make repairs, resulting in a loss of use?

We are Landlords and our tenants are one and one half months behind in rent payment. What options do we have now?

FORECLOSURE

I had flad in my appt. with carpets full of water and my documents damaged,menager wont provide me a new appt.,what do i do

Can a family member of the owner/landlord evict a tenant for them if owner lives out of state?

I managed an apt building 8 years, new owners, can they charge me for any wear and tear I had to move?

I have a female in a trailer in back yard that is mentally unstable and did not pay her rent.

Landlord filed 3 day pay or evict on 19th and rent due on 15th with 5 day grace period shows in agreement followd by evictionsum