I got a three day eviction notice on my door from my landlord, because I'm behind on rent. Can she lock me out of my house?

Only the Court can issue a judgment and Writ authorizing the Sheriff to lock you out. This can only be done after due process has been done in the...

Can landlord deduct the cost of his property stolen from his unsecured outbuilding from my deposit?

Not your problem. Ms. Powell hit the nail on the head on locks. Also, your deposit is for excess damage or wear and tear to the rental unit...

Do I need lawyer?

As always Mr. Cutting is correct. Document the heck out of everything and be ready to take the landlord to small claims. If the landlord blows...

Follow Elizabeth Powell's instructions. Also ask the department clerk well in advance and make sure the court knows you are going to play back...

Is it a criminal offense to have lied to a former tenant and told her an item she forgot to take "is not here"?

Agree do not make confessions on this website. The cops are not likely to put a lot of time into it, but technically it is a form of theft, the...

In apartment 2 weeks and got bed bugs. Complaint to landlord met with "Prove it" then he blamed me for bringing them in.

Call your local code enforcement and/or health department. Ask some other neighbors if they too are having problems. Usually pests will get...

I am having my inlaws live in my rental at no cost. Now they have their son living there who I don't want there

Mr. Cutting hit the nail on the head. A good landlord side lawyer in Yakima is Brad Mellotte (known him over 40 years). Mellotte Bradley...

The basic rules are 48 hour WRITTEN notice to enter and inspect. I have seen courts reject notices by email and text. What is "reasonable"...

What are our tenant rights?

As always Ms. Powell is correct in technical and practical terms. She can enter on 48 hour written notice to inspect, do repairs, show the...

Does your security deposit need to be in hand 14 days of move out?

Mr. Hawkins is correct technically and gives sage advice about thinking twice about suing over a couple of days when you got your deposit back...