I moved into my apts 4 months ago. They neglected to tell me there was roaches. Can I break me lease?

The landlord is required at all times during the tenancy in multi-family housing to control infestations. See RCW 59 18 060. Your obligation is to...

Trespassing, detaining and throwing away of tenant,s personal properties and double renting by landlord is criminal?

Your only option at this point is to appeal the judges decision. You have 30 days (not 31!!) in which to appeal.

What if my insurance gave me misguided or false information?

This isn't a landlord tenant question so much as it is an insurance bad faith issue. Go look at your policy. What exactly does it say about who is...

Is there any accountability for people who make false accusations to CPS that are retaliatory in nature?

Reports to CPS are privileged. In other words, a report to an agency of the government concerned with such issues is never a basis to sue the...

How can I defend myself during a "show cause hearing" in the eviction process?

In Snohomish County, there is an active Housing Justice Project that will have attorneys available at the courthouse who are available to help you,...

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Ask the officer if he came home from work and the locks were changed and he could not get into his house if he'd still think it is a civil matter....

Theoretically your landlord can't reduce services to you if you have a lease or rental agreement that hasn't expired. If they want to make changes,...

Or alternatively, you can seek out a doctor willing to opine about his capacity to sign a deed. The other way to "reverse" the deed would be for...

I received a judgement but I have no assets and staying with family since I am homeless & unemployed, can their items be taken?

You are what is called "judgment proof". Your mother's property cannot be seized to satisfy your debt. Your personal property (up to a reasonably...

Is there any way to slow down an eviction to buy even one to two more weeks?

Depending on exactly when that hearing is, you might make it through the end of the month. Maybe not. If the hearing is set for next Wednesday, or...