If I took my renters to court for non payment of rent, would they be ordered to pay me or am I wasting my time?

You have to do a risk - benefit analysis. In order to have a successful lawsuit, you need three things: A genuine cause of action (you have that),...

It'd be faster to go get a protection order for a vulnerable adult. This sounds like it needs to be resolved promptly. In WA tenants at will...

Can you break an apartment lease for bed bug infestation and can the landlord make you pay for exterminator?

It is the landlords obligation to control infestations at all times in multi-family housing. Your daughters obligation is to give notice in...

Can i be reimbursed for labor and belongings on damages and contamination done by my landlord?

Agree with previous poster. Document your time and your costs occasioned by their failure to provide advance notice. Elizabeth Powell

How specific reason for small claims on notice needs to be?

You could shorten that to: "Failure to comply with RCW 58.18.260 and 280". Be sure to ask for TWICE your deposit and pre-judgment interest at...

Pros and cons of using a HUD counselor or attorney (foreclosure) and what is the going rate for an attorney for mediation?

Please go to the wsba'org page called "For the Public" because there you will find more information on the joint project with NWJustice to assign...

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If a case has not been filed with the prosecutor's office yet, & I call them to check on it .. ...

There really is nothing to be gained by contacting the prosecutor. If the case is filed you can look it up at courts.wa.gov and if it is criminal...

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I never got a copy of the move in checklist. What more to do?

If they cannot provide you with a copy of your lease and your checklist, you can give a proper 20-day notice and LEAVE. That means you tell them...

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I am a General Contractor in the state of Washington. An architect asked me to help on a project he was doing for his client.

If the principal amount you are owed is less than $5K, please consider filing a small claim for your wages. if your agreement was with the...

Can I withhold rent because heat does not work in the bedroom where special needs children sleep?

Send written notice. Keep a copy. Then call Chi'Quatta Elder at the City of Tacoma and ask her to send a code inspector. My Legal Guide on Tenant...