Questions answered by Shawn B Alexander

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Can I keep a roommates things until rent is paid?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with both previous answers and unless the rental agreement was in writing I would only consider small claims as a route to collect the back...

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I am canadian and have a unpaid speeding ticket from wa will I have problems boarding a plane in Vancouver to los Angeles ?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

Both previous answers are good, and I would the ticket in Washington can be dealt with by an attorney on your behalf by paying the fine and costs.

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Is the "lease" legally binding

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

Both previous answers are great. In your shoes, I would ask your fellow tenant to provide you a copy of the master lease. That will help you when...

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Can a Board (WA State HOA) put out an assessment to the community for a vote without a "no assessment" choice?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

This is a complicated question and a ballot can be invalided and the results of an election overturned for many reasons. You should start with the...

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I rec'd my deposit back at the exit walk through. 3 months later landlord threatened for pet damage want $1000 deposit back

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with both answers previous excellent answers and would the defense of "Accord & Satisfaction" would apply because they were satisfied and...

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Managers below are smoking in a "non-smoking building".

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with Mr. Weil's assessment of the situation and you may prevail but the initial cost and frustration of a lawsuit may not be the best use...

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Security Deposit

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with the previous answer and would add that an itemized list should be sent to the last known address to protect yourself. The list should...

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My signed lease said our landlord had 30 days to respond about our deposit refund. Does our signed lease supersede the law?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

I agree with Ms. Powell. You should take this landlord to Small Claims and if you are not confident, I am certian you will find a lawyer on this...

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Writ Of Garnishment

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

I agree woth both previous answers. You should find out how you were served and if the case is active on http://dw.courts.wa.gov/ and if you were...

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Can I sue for invasion of privacy if a neighbor is checking the license plates of my visitors?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 11, 2011

I agree with both previous answers, and I would add that perhaps the law enforcement agency policy may have a provision against members running...

Shawn B Alexander's Answers (28429)

Can I keep a roommates things until rent is paid?

I am canadian and have a unpaid speeding ticket from wa will I have problems boarding a plane in Vancouver to los Angeles ?

Is the "lease" legally binding

Can a Board (WA State HOA) put out an assessment to the community for a vote without a "no assessment" choice?

I rec'd my deposit back at the exit walk through. 3 months later landlord threatened for pet damage want $1000 deposit back

Managers below are smoking in a "non-smoking building".

Security Deposit

My signed lease said our landlord had 30 days to respond about our deposit refund. Does our signed lease supersede the law?

Writ Of Garnishment

Can I sue for invasion of privacy if a neighbor is checking the license plates of my visitors?