Recovering loss from tenant after moves out

I agree with Ms. Powell. You have a right of action based on a claim for damage/dilapidation etc that is in excess of ordinary wear and tear. ...

Can landlords require "same or better financial ability of current tenant" as a provision for a new sub-tenant or reassignment?

Assignment and subletting are the source of a lot of friction, especially in the commercial market. In residential leasing it is more common to...

Need to get out of the lease an apartment building

I believe Elizabeth Powell answered this under a different caption. Leases are contracts. Contracts are all abut allocation of risk. The risk...

What do I do about photos posted illegally from a photographer?

Pretty simple invasion of privacy, breach of contract, and possible emotional distress claims. Talk to Ryan Weatherstone, a Seattle attorney who...

Is there a statute of limitations on federal taxes?

Mr. Capuccio's answer is most on point. Typical garden variety collections statute is three years for less than a 25% understatment of income. 6...

What happens if someone continously and repeadily makes FALSE accusations against you and your business on craigslist.

While you are consulting with your attorney, see if you can include Craigslist on the list of defendants as they are doing nothing to correct a...

License - yes. And I do agree about zoning issues, although you may be able to get a special use permit or variance. Insurance: I can not...

Totally agree with Ms. Powell's analysis. Unfortunately the Olympic Peninsula is pretty short on lawyers. The closest landlord guy I know of...

Received a summons with no court date, no court address and no case number, for a credit card debt.

I agree with Ms. Powell. Washington has this odd practice of allowing filing and service of summons and complaint to occur in any order. Think of...

I received an eviction summons for non payment of rent. what do i do?

As always, I agree with Ms. Powell. Housing Justice Project Everett is a good bet. Do not rely on the judge in Everett (Beadle) as he is forced...