If my landlord threatens to evict when I say I'll call the police when he enters without permission, is it witness intimidation?

You are probably correct, if the landlord is being charged criminally. The landlord has to give you 48 hour notice of his intent to enter BEFORE he...

What type of lawsuit should I file

Replevin. Your lawsuit is for replevin, which is Norman French for "that is my property and I want it back". The Small Claims Court cannot make...

Can a landlord force a 24 hr notice to vacate to a roommate of a tenant?

There is no such thing as a 24-hour Notice to Vacate. There is also no way to demand a huge rent increase immediately. The landlord's agreement is...

Can my sister evict people from living in her motor home on her property. Can we just tow it away if it is junk?

Your sister can evict these people, but she can't tow their home away because they live in it. That can result in a civil fine of $500 to...

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Is it legal for a management company to have my apartment listed as available on their website a day after my ceiling cave in?

Please stop taking legal advice from your landlord. Start with written notice to them to fix the problem. The Housing Authority cannot help you...

What can I do if the leasing management of my apartment does not fulfill their promises?

The rules for landlord maintenance are at RCW 59 18 060. The timelines for getting started on maintenance and repairs are at RCW 59 18 070. But...

Landlord posted online rental available on 2/1/14 then 6 months later sends us a bill for damages. Is this even legal?

A landlord can "claim" damages, but he also has to prove them. Here, you have pretty good evidence that the place was OK, basically because he had...

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D.I. L. and no deposit refund

Previous posters got it exactly right. Don't take legal advice from a potential adversary, they don't have your best interests (or indeed, the...

Can I move out into rental property while I short sell or foreclose our property?

Also know that the State Bar and NW Justice have a project to link up volunteer attorneys with homeowners with distressed properties, and sometimes...

If a landlord had previously tried to evict you, but you entered a judgment with them does this remain after filing?

You cannot be forced to agree to something that abrogates your rights as a tenant, such as, for example, that a writ would issue without notice if...