Does it matter if the landlord is late by 3 days sending the itemized list of charge claiming a rental deposit. 17dys instd of14

Interesting problem. The statute says the deposit disposition complies with the law if it is "mailed" within 14 days. Save the envelope with the...

How do I get a traffic photo radar ticket dismissed?

You need to re-post this so an attorney in Oregon sees it. The rules and laws can be different. If it happened in OR, then OR law applies, not WA....

I am so sorry for your loss and your children's loss. His mother has absolutely no right whatsoever to touch anything of his. I would strongly...

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There are time limits for filing motions. If it is an emergency and you need a court to consider a motion right now, then you file a motion for an...

Can I take down towing signs of my fence when the one who put up the signs is also the owner of the property I'm renting?

Not clear. If you rent the house you probably rent the surrounding yard, too. That is called the "curtilage", and it is pretty typical that you are...

Do I have the right to keep deceased tenant's personal belongings (truck, furniture, tools, etc) for back rent?

RCW 59 18 230 flatly prohibits "distress for rent", which is the ancient idea that a landlord can take or detain property belonging to the tenant...

If you and the lawyer have an agreement to serve electronically pursuant to GR 33, it is valid. If you do not have such an agreement, then the...

What claims do I have against a roommate who broke the lease and left me "holding the bag" and getting evicted?

When one party breaches, the other party has an obligation to mitigate their damages. No court is going to make your roommate pay you for possibly...

Can you break a lease over bed bugs?

Start with written notice to your landlord. See RCW 59 18 115(2). Wait ten days, then contact Jim Metz at the City of Seattle landlord-tenant...

Mediation? Court date? What do I do?

You need to go to mediation anyway, regardless of the other party's conduct, in order to demonstrate your good faith. You don't have to reach an...