The best thing you can do in this situation is have a heart-to-heart conversation with your house guest/friend and compassionately but sternly set...

I am trying to get a Security Deposit back from an apartment complex....who do I serve the paperwork to for small claims court?

Before you file anything in small claims court against any of the parties mentioned above I suggest you discuss your situation with an attorney, in...

How do i obtain ownership of the house i live in though adverse possession

Adverse possession, even in a state that liberally construes is such as Washington is hard to prove. My colleague is correct the only way to make...

Can I evict someone who has been renting a room from me for 10 years?

You have two options at this point in time based on the facts provided. 1. You can serve him with a 20 day notice to terminate tenancy. This...

Landlord is harassing a legally disabled Tennant. Landlord also retaliating.Can they be sued for breach of contract, Harrasment

If apartment is located in the City of Seattle and the landlord is retaliating against tenant asking for repairs and bringing in a 3rd party agency...

Do I sue two LLC's, one the real estate management company and one the owner of the apartment building for security deposit?

Based on your timeline it appears that you fully vacated the apartment on August 3rd - but you did not get communication from your former landlord...

Lease is ending and we are moving out landlord demands the next months rent?

If you gave notice that you are vacating at the end of your lease, and this notice was within the notice period stated in your lease - you do not...

How to force an aggressive tenant evict?

I advise that you talk with an experienced landlord tenant attorney about the situation as soon as possible before taking any other actions. There...

Can my landlord charge me a rent late fee because I withheld rent from him when he didn't respond to repair requests?

Pursuant to Washington state landlord tenant act your responsibility as a tenant is to pay rent. You can technically never withhold rent. For...

Airbnb and VRBO are not outright illegal in the city, however, you need to read your lease agreement. Many landlords do not want the very situation...