Do I need a lawyer?

I do not know if you really need a lawyer for this. I have seen apartment complexes assert in their leases that your responsibility for re-painting...

Illegal Dwelling

Chi'Quata Elder, City of Tacoma Landlord-Tenant coordinator, and Crime-free housing. Her phone number at the City is: (253) 591-5163. She is the...

How to serve an anti harassment order on respondent legally by mail?

You can pay a licensed private process server to serve it for you; you can take it to the neighboring sheriff, but there is no way a TRO can be...

Can once a month inspections be considered harassment?

The rule just says inspections have to be reasonable. See RCW 59 18 150(6) or thereabouts. If you object, or if you believe your landlord is...

I am considering taking the judge in my case to federal court as she violated my constitutional rights to a fair trial. She

Promise you this is not a federal crime. You do not have a right to take a judge to federal court for any reason. She has the right to deny a...

Can social media be used in case for child support and/or contempt of court?

You can submit screen shots as exhibits to your declaration in support of a motion for an order of contempt. Strongly recommend that you are...

I am asking this question for my sister. My sister been married for 9 years and 2 months..She will be getting a divorce..

If the decree is not entered until the marriage has lasted ten years, she will qualify to take social security based on his earnings (which does...

Child Abuse or just a bad form of discipline? Has this crossed the line?

The line in Washington between abuse and discipline is where the discipline leaves bruises. Please get to the nearest domestic violence...

They can also enter by permission of the person residing there, and if you own the property, you can't prevent the inspection. Elizabeth Powell

Can landlord take legal action and sue claiming lots of damage if no deposit/statement was provided and almost 1 month passed?

The burden of carrying out the lease obligations regarding deposit moneys is on the landlord, not the tenant. Read RCw 59 18 260, 270 and 280...