I agree completely with Mr. Ross, but to answer your question, if you have paid your rent by the 5th, you should not be charged a late fee, since...

Rent a room by accepting a check more than the rent amount

If I understand your question correctly, you want to know if you should accept a check for $8700, keep $400 for the rent due, and return the...

You are required to serve the other side with a "true and accurate copy" of every document you file with the court. That means the copy of the...

Public disclosure requests?

You can find many good litigatorsby using the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of any Avvo website page. If you contact some you can surely find one...

Can I sue a car dealership if they knew about a problem.before they sold me the car and did not disclose it?

I agree with Mr. Mayo, but I would add that if the dealership knew about the problem and withheld that information, knowing (or even suspecting)...

Misconduct/conflict of interest?

There is no rule against a law firm using any non-confidential information it has against someone who is not, or was not, its client. The...

When a lawyer recuses herself from a case and client, can she then testify in favor of that now-former client?

Washington ethics rules speak to the "lawyer as witness" question only in the context of closing arguments. The ethics rules do not prohibit a...

Landlord trying to claim a text message was sent for deposit refund

In my opinion, whether it would be worth pursuing further depends on how much you intend to claim in small claims court, and how much time you have...

You should start by going down to the dealership and asking for your money back, since they didn't sell you the car they took your deposit for. ...

How do I protect myself when breaking a rental lease early?

You are entitled to enjoy your home in peace and quiet during reasonable hours. That's called the "quiet enjoyment of the premises," and it's...