This is a really good question. Because the fees you paid were not refundable, arguably they belonged to the landlord the day you paid them....

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What can I do if my spouse can afford a divorce lawyer but I cannot since I was his dependant?

You ask the Court to make your ex pay for your attorney. The Court can (and will) do that. You'll need to demonstrate your need and his ability to...

How did the bleach stain get on the carpet and when did that happen? Did it happen during the six years you lived in the apartment? Bleach on the...

Wanting to end a one year lease agreement due to tenants paying rent late constantly and causing damage to the home.

The issues you are describing go on a 10-day notice to comply or vacate. Your notice should state exactly what portion of the contract your tenants...

Can my landlord come in my room anytime he wishes? Can he make me move out or increase my rent if i ask for heat in my bedroom?

You have an expectation of privacy in the room you rent. If your landlord wants to come in, he has to give you 48 hours written notice. See RCW 59...

My landlord mailed a 30 day notice. It wasn't certified mail and no other notice was given. was this considered properly served?

I'd make sure that ChiQuata Elder, Landlord-Tenant Coordinator for the City of Tacoma knows what the response was. Landlords are not supposed to...

We were in a 1 year lease (Jan 14 to Jan 2015} with option to buy at the end of lease but we were told to vacate w/ 4 mos left.

The breach by the landlords was in demanding you leave before the end of the lease agreement term (Jan 15). The next breach was refusing to return...

Can you change the spelling of your name without actually legally changing your name?

District Court handles name changes. So long as you are of age and you are not changing your name to hide from creditors, you can change your name...

Can they take my mobile home if I can't get it out in 3 days

There are different rules governing mobile homes. Look at RCW 59.20. The worst difference between regular residential rental agreements and mobile...

I live in the top section of a house, the house is split into three. We have one water heater, isn't there a law?

Yes, but it isn't what you think: the State requires that a homeowner pay taxes according to what type of property they own. You can look up this...

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