Questions answered by Thomas Martin Morningstar

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Does a lease rental agreement addendum need to be signed by all tenants?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

Ther are some crazy requirement on paperwork that can really mess up your position as a landlord in the Peoples' Republic of Seattle. I don;t want...

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How do i evict someone who does not and has not paid rent.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

As always Mr. Nguyen is correct. There are two possilities. If the person is treated as a tenant then he can be kicked out on 20 days notice to...

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My landlord gave me a bad review to an apartment I was trying to move to, how do I handle this since he hasn't fixed mold issues

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

Call Code Enforcment. If there are rats and fbats and creepie crawlies, the Helath Dept is the place to go for disease vectors. Claims basedx on...

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Can a landlord tex message u your evocation notice if u can't pay rent and is it legal

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

NO. See RC@W 59.12.070, 080, and 085. There are no other ways. Email is not service. Attorneys can agree to electronic service agreements, but...

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What if I'm late with my notice of appearance response form? The summons was given to me on 10/12/2016, can I respond today?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

You can answer anytime up to the time they default you. If there is nothing filed yet, then you fax your response to plaintiff's lawyer and make...

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Is it possible to file bankruptcy on a wrongful death judgement following years of incarceration on the 1st degree manslaughter

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

Consult a bankruptcy lawyer who also does legal obligations, fines, criminal debts as well. When you do appear for a consultation, have a copy of...

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What are laws were i rent the space but own my mobile home

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

The laws are RCW 59.20 the mobile home landlord tenant act. If you are in Kent, and moderate income AND you are getting notices from the park, get...

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Can debt collection garnish my only income of ssi

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

For general purposes you are "Judgment Proof". Very few types of debt are able to access retirement and disability benefits. Ask the Chelan...

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Can I get rid of belongings of a previous renter that left 5 months ago without notice and we have no way of finding her?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

I agree as usual with Mr. Nguyen. The RLTA section is RCW 59.18.310. The statute contains a form of notice. If you are smart, you stick strictly...

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If my father pays of my credit cart bill by making a payment directly to the credit cart company, do I have to pay taxes on this

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

It depends on the amount of the debt. Each parent can donate (last I looked) $13,000 per year without incurring any kind of gift tax. So unless...

Thomas Martin Morningstar's Answers (1595)

Does a lease rental agreement addendum need to be signed by all tenants?

How do i evict someone who does not and has not paid rent.

My landlord gave me a bad review to an apartment I was trying to move to, how do I handle this since he hasn't fixed mold issues

Can a landlord tex message u your evocation notice if u can't pay rent and is it legal

What if I'm late with my notice of appearance response form? The summons was given to me on 10/12/2016, can I respond today?

Is it possible to file bankruptcy on a wrongful death judgement following years of incarceration on the 1st degree manslaughter

What are laws were i rent the space but own my mobile home

Can debt collection garnish my only income of ssi

Can I get rid of belongings of a previous renter that left 5 months ago without notice and we have no way of finding her?

If my father pays of my credit cart bill by making a payment directly to the credit cart company, do I have to pay taxes on this