To file a lawsuit do i need to remain in that state.

You do not need to reside in a certain state in order to file a lawsuit there. You need a lawyer licensed there to handle your matter. You would...

What is a parents liability for restitution?

There is a statute in Title 4 that says the limit of a parent's liability for the wrongful conduct of their child is $5K. It doesn't turn on...

Yes, you can make the allegations that your landlord owes you not more than $5K on several different theories. You are suing one person - your...

What do I do when a tow truck driver refuses to let me redeem my vehicle when I wasn't even notified of the tow being authorized

You are on the right track, even though the Court will likely say the tow was OK because of the circumstances under which it was towed, but I agree...

Why do you have to "give notice" first that you are going to file a lawsuit in some circumstances? If you didn't, can your case

You need a lawyer. This is not self-help law, and Avvo is not set up to bring laypersons through three years of law school, the Bar, and years of...

Can I get kicked out?What are my options?Help ASAP please.

Tough situation. The RLTA does not apply to "tenancies at will" and you cannot be evicted, BUT (and this is HUGE) if this is a tenancy at will, the...

How can a landlord evict only one person on a lease, but leave the other on it out of the eviction?

Whose furnishings are in the apartment has nothing to do with the right to occupy the premises. You as the tenant/authorized occupant don't have...

If the landlord increases apartment rent by more than ten percent without sixty days notice, what do you do?

Luckily, Seattle has a landlord-tenant office. You can find them on line. Ryan Weatherstone, who answers questions here, works for the City and you...

How do I prove in court that my tenant has extra guests and pets?

You have to start with a 10-day notice to comply with lease terms or vacate. Your rental agreement has to say "no guests, no pets" and then you...

Was served a summon and complaint; found out law firm never filed it with the court. I did answer to the summon. what's next?

Washington is one of 9 states that allow a plaintiff to commence a lawsuit by service or by filing. This is only true in Superior Court, in...