My shower floor cracked in November and has yet to be fixed properly. What are my options about getting out of my lease?

Ms. Powell is right. The devil's advocate would argue that the landlord is undertaking all reasonable measures to respond to your problem and is...

I am wondering if I can break my lease in Washington State after barely living in my unit a month?

I agree with Ms. Powell and Mr. Loeffler. I can not overemphasize the importance of Mr. Loeffler's last paragraph. Do not simply withhold rent...

I have not been working. I got an eviction notice today to be out in 3 dAYS. I HAVE NO MONEY what do I do?

Ms. Powell is always right. I can only add that the Downtown Seattle Housing Justice Project is next door to the court rooms (W325) at the...

A failure to cure covenant within the ten day period stated in your notice leaves the tenants in unlawful detainer. That of course assumes the...

Landlord retaliating, not disclosing information, possibly trying to defraud.

Your lease binds you to making a payment stream of a fixed amount for a fixed period of time. If you have modified that lease, odds are it would...

I had recd a notice of eviction. Responded. Also gave move out notice. Recd a summons a week later. Turned in keys b4 court date

Unlawful Detainer depends on possession for subject matter jurisdiction. The landlord theoretically lost the benefit of the unlawful detainer...

I would add that your question is directed specifically at "prosecution", which is not a civil action, but criminal. If you think that anyone is...

I agree regarding the use of the court. However I think the filing fee is about $241 now, plus $50 or so each to serve the Summons and Complaint. ...

Insurance after buying a used car from a private party?

You are required to have proof of insurance in the car with you at all times. If you could not prove insurance, you got the ticket. If you were...

Is it mandatory to have renter's insurance to live in an apt. complex?

As always I am in agreement with Ms Powell and Mr Weatherstone. I used to be landlord side and I can tell you I have evicted both commercial and...