Can someone order you to leave something as collateral if there are no written agreements?

The "landlord's lien" in distraint of the personal property of tenants was abolished in 1985. The proclamations 20-19.1 through 20-19.6 prohibit...

My landlord evicted us saying he was selling the house

File a complaint with the State Attorney General's Office. The form is on the AG's home page and on their landlord-tenant page. You might get...

Can a no contract landlord whom you live with have their family member put protection order on you in March 2020 can't get stuff

Lawyer up on the criminal case. Have your lawyer arrange for the cops to do a civil stand by so you can remove your property from the dwelling. ...

Is It legal that my property manager wont remove my name from a month to month lease until my room mates sign a form agreeing?

The issue is not so much removal of your name from a lease. The issue is what can you be held liable for. You can not be held liable for more...

The answer is pretty much no duty. However, old carpet can develop holes, snags and expose dangerous object such as old staples, nails and tack...

It is not clear where this property is. Redmond or Virginia? If it is Virginia then Viginia law applies, about which I know zero. If it is...

The post says "Seattle". Take this as a complaint to the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. They have a Tenant services...

What legal action can be taken when landlord locks out tenants?

Lawyer Up. First, go to the State Attorney General's webpage and download and file a complaint. The whole set of facts is disturbing. Next,...

Can I evict my tenant in King county, Washington state who just doesn’t want to pay the rent?

The post says "Seattle". That is always a red flag for anti-landlord local laws. I have heard, but have yet to see the actual law, that the only...

Generally you can do anything non-dangerous or disturbing on your rented premises. If you are renting a house, that would include normal use of...