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Is property ( a house) inherited by one spouse in WA State their separate property in a divorce when they don't own a home.

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

If the property is not commingled during the marriage potentially yes it could stay separate. If you want the property to stay separate put into a...

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3 year lease signed by both not notarized-leasee pulls out 1 day before he was to move in-he says since not notarized its void.

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answers and make sure your lease meets the law before trying to rent your real estate with an old or free form. Most real...

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Can landlord raise rent by phone message in two weeks notice 200

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

Just show him a copy of the statue requiring 60 days written notice. But then expect him to give you that notice. If you landlord is a lawyer and...

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I have been renting this condo for two months the pipes to the washer are not in working condition so i can't use my washer.

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

The first step is to send written notice to the landlord of the issue. If they refuse to fix it then they might be in breach of the lease and you...

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Any Seattle area criminal defense attorneys with enough work capacity would be willing to represent my son partially pro-Bono?

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

I agree with Mr. Butler and the public defenders get a huge amount of experience and have the regular contact with the prosecution that is very...

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How long can i stay in my current house when i was given a 40 day notice and should have been 60 days

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answers and you should take your paperwork to a local lawyer at once. Usually the notice provision of the lease and the...

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Who is wrong with sticker bushes?

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and one solution would be to get written permission to remove the bushes on the other side. But absent a covenant...

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Our renters are in a lease, fire broke out because of their doing..are they still liable for the lease plus our deductible?

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

In theory yes , but the lease should address the subject of condemnation or habitability. Insurance may cover loss of use (rent) and relocation...

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Hello - I live in New York. My question is, can I use retaliator eviction as a defense if I do not have or never signed a lease?

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. Retaliatory eviction is usually reserved for a tenant that has made a legitimate written complaint to authorities...

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My unit had mold issues our landlord came and cut a hole in our wall. Now the mold has spread and we have pests. What can I do?

Shawn's answer | Answered on October 06, 2013

The landlord has to fix specific issues after written notice according to the timetable set out in the statute linked below. The question becomes...

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Is property ( a house) inherited by one spouse in WA State their separate property in a divorce when they don't own a home.

3 year lease signed by both not notarized-leasee pulls out 1 day before he was to move in-he says since not notarized its void.

Can landlord raise rent by phone message in two weeks notice 200

I have been renting this condo for two months the pipes to the washer are not in working condition so i can't use my washer.

Any Seattle area criminal defense attorneys with enough work capacity would be willing to represent my son partially pro-Bono?

How long can i stay in my current house when i was given a 40 day notice and should have been 60 days

Who is wrong with sticker bushes?

Our renters are in a lease, fire broke out because of their doing..are they still liable for the lease plus our deductible?

Hello - I live in New York. My question is, can I use retaliator eviction as a defense if I do not have or never signed a lease?

My unit had mold issues our landlord came and cut a hole in our wall. Now the mold has spread and we have pests. What can I do?