Absolutely agree with Mr. Alexander on all points. You do have a duty to mitigate damages. That means that you have to take reasonably...

YES. The "statute of frauds" an ancient common law rule from Jolly Olde England requires that long term leases be signed, notarized AND that they...

It is not possible to change the terms of a lease in mid-stream. You can agree to anything you want. I do not believe a court would side with the...

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Do I have to follow it?

Written Notice, served properly is required to force you out. Verbal notice, texts, emails, faxes are not notice or service. You cannot be forced...

My landlord changed the locks and I am renting a room from their house

Agree with Mr. Alexander. Self-Help Eviction is unlawful. The only entity with the authority to change the right of possession of real estate is...

Do I need liability insurance as an adventure non-profit?

I agree there is no legal requirement for liability insurance. Without knowing exactly what the nature of the affiliation is with "team" members,...

Being sued for accident - uninsured?

Lawyer up now. I agree with both prior attorneys' responses. An uninsured loss of $25,000 and growing fully justifies examining bankruptcy as an...

Just received an eviction summons stating I haven’t paid may or June rent in which I have been paying my monthly rent

TAke everything you have to the Housing Justice Project in the Seattle Courthouse 519 Third Ave. Room W315. Be prepared to show documentation of...

Can a car dealership back out of a deal after a week and I gave him a down payment or do they only have so many business days?

The practice is called "Bushing". The diagnostic features are the amazing disappearing trade-in vehicle; and, an attempt to push finance terms...

I allowed a friend to stay here, he had nowhere to go. How do I get rid of him?

Lawyer up. You need to push this guy out on the basis of waste due to damage done to the property. Refrain from mentioning the place is not zoned...