What can I do when a tenant sues me for keeping half of their deposit?

Thuong Tri Nguyen has it right. I might note that for all landlords, a fully detailed explanation, with all the invoices for all the repairs...

Can I and what specialization should I choose to sue for money lost, pain and suffering and defamation of character?

Consult Peter Maier in Seattle. He's online. He's the go to guy for issues with automobiles, sales, warranties, lemons, etc.

Removing myself from lease when I have other tenants to continue?

Yes. Your sub-tenant or assignee becomes primarily liable. However, you remain secondarily liable if the new tenant fails to perform. It's a...

Can you with hold rent if your landlord isn’t treating your well water?

NEVER with hold rent. Many of your affirmative defenses as a tenant apply only when "the tenant is not in default of the rent". Don't even try a...

RCW 59.18 does not cover mobile home tenancies in mobile home parks. The subject is covered by RCW 59.20. There are special rules for mobile...

Is there any legal recourse for a property manager who provided a false name and refused to provide a physical address?

First, go to the Assessor's web page and use the plat map to look up the property. You might be able to find the name and address of the owner on...

Mr. Alexander is correct. IMMEDIATELY contact your own insurer's claims intake line. If you are the slightest bit unsure, take the claim to your...

When renting a space in an r.v. Park for 5th trailer as home. How long after being served an eviction notice do you have to leav

The law here is a little different from residential evictions (RCW 59.18). The governing statutes are RCW 59.20 Mobile Home Residential Landlord...

Licence suspended by a collection agent after accident

It's hard to say what exactly happened here. The facts are somewhat thin. I would recommend going to a Debt Law lawyer like Edgar Hall or Seth...

Can a lawyer refuse to allow me to present him evidence, yet alone discuss other damages?

Ask the lawyer to set out the laws, regulations, cases etc that form the basis for limiting your evidence and damages. It is what it is, and you...