We purchased an existing buiness that came with the remainder of the building lease. the building has a rat infestation problem

In a commercial lease the rights and responsibilities of the parties is usually contained in the lease. If there is a rat infestation problem,...

Do I need to pay a pet deposit for a service animal?

A service animal is not considered a pet, it is usually considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Eviction court to show good cause do I even stand a chance

You may need an attorney to review these issues and your rights and responsibilities with you. Your case seems to be a bit more involved than a...

Can landlord put clause in lease making tenant liable for repairs up to a specific dollar amount?

I am going to respectfully disagree with the previous poster. Repairs due to normal wear and tear are the duty of the landlord under RCW...

If i am behind on last months rent but i am current on this months rent can i be evicted

I agree with the previous poster, if you are behind in rent you may be issued a three day notice. You may be able to discuss this situation with...

Many times an automatic rent increase is built into the original lease when that lease expires. You will need to look over your son's original...

I'm I in the wrong? and Do I need to get a lawyer?

If your lease has a provision specifically mentioning an occurance in which someone stays for a period of time, that provision may be controlling...

I have lived in ahome for 7 months that has been stricend with repeated serious floods and sewage back ups

If you feel that you did not receive a fair hearing on the matter you may ask for a reconsideration or a revision within 10 days of the ruling. ...

Non-notarized lease, valid?

A lease that is not notarized will not be enforced past one year. The only loophole is if you have made substantial improvements to the property...

Can I break a lease in Washington State for health reason? I have arthritis & live on the second floor.

While you may not be able to break the lease, you may be able to ask for a reasonable accommodation from the landlord to assist you with the...