I live in Washington state and want to evict my adult son who has always lived with me?

Your son is likely not a tenant, he is more likely to be a "tenant-at-will", which is not a category covered by the eviction statutes. If an...

Yes, you can. But before you go, contact the City's Department of Code Enforcement and tell them what happened. They can help you get relocation,...

Can a landlord give a 3-day notice, just because the 30-day notice was not valid?

Your landlord was trying to give you a 20-day notice, but taping it to the coffee pot is not valid service of the notice. 20-day notices confuse...

Can I sue my neighbor?

Your insurance company will likely recover the money they are spending on you from your landlord. In the meanwhile, you should notify the Everett...

How can you force someone taking advantage of an elderly relative to vacate their premises?

First off, you can and should contact Adult Protective Services and report what is going on. Then you can go to courts.wa.gov and read up on...

Can you collect damages from a neighbor that has diverted his runoff onto your property?

I've just wrapped up an 8-day trial on substantially similar facts. Yes, you can recover for water trespass, nuisance and waste, but there is a lot...

What can we do if Aunt is POA, and is liquidating assets and moving him away?

You can contact Adult Protective Services and tell them what is going on and ask them to investigate. They will follow up. Elizabeth Powell

How long do you get to clear out of a rented space if a new building owner takes possession and you aren't signing a new lease?

The lease that you signed with the previous owner is binding on the new owner. The ownership interest is parallel to but not the same as the...

What do I do if my ex-abusive partner is filing a false protective order against me?

This isn't libel or slander, because statements made to a court are privileged. You will make much more headway if you plan on showing up for court...

I had a guest that might have become a tenant, I petitioned for VAPO. How is that wrongful eviction if he is abusive?

When someone living in your houshold with you is being abusive you can use the DVPO or VAPO process to get them out. Be careful not to take legal...