I received a check for my father, deceased in 2009, probate closed in 2010. Is it worth it to reopen probate?

That "refund check" could well have been accruing pre-judgment interest at 12%. You can put it into the Court Registry until you get this figured...

Libel Slander Defamation: 3 questions, do I really have to prove harm, can recording be used and can I sue in small claims?

In WA it is unlawful to audio record without the knowledge and consent of both parties. Whether or not the other person had an expectation of...

Landlord tenant..what is the law that pertains to normal wear and tear of an apartment

The applicable rules are at RCW 59 18 260, 270 and 280. Read them carefully. 280 is the most important. Please notice that the last sentence, in...

If a prospective tenant has a medical note authorizing a 'companion animal', can we charge a pet deposit.

Determining whether a companion animal is a pet is not totally clear these days. Your best source of information would be your local Fair Housing...

Its my understanding that as a matter of policy the AG will not get involved in residential tenancy disputes. The case is State v Schwab, 1985....

Do I have to pay for a cleaning fee even though one was not charged to me when I moved in?

If you moved out six months ago, and your ex-landlord is just now getting around to sending a bill for cleaning, that doesn't track the statutes....

Who's responsibility is it to care for pruning of trees and ivy? We're responsible for "upkeep",we mow/ edge/ weed.

This is an area of constant litigation. Just remember that you are not slave labor for your landlord's benefit, but on the other hand, it is...

Are multiple small claims cases for separate losses from the same root cause allowed?

The underlying theory is that the Court wants to resolve all claims and controversies between two parties at the same time. So you sue the person...

Is a short-term lease (less than 30 days) of a single family home protected under the Washington state tenant-landlord act?

The length of the lease is not controlling. The problem your brief landlord has is that he cannot take a deposit without a walk-through checklist...

My friend has been inadvertently paying electric bills for her neighbor, can she be compensated for that?

The City of Seattle's landlord/tenant office might be interested in the electrical permitting process that resulted in this issue. It would be very...