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The landlord hasn't repaired issues reported a few months ago and now I want to cancel my lease. What steps should I take?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
When your landlord lives outside the State they must provide you with an in-state agent where you can send written notice. You need to determine...
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What happens if during a divorce you find out about 50,000 in deposits and 40,000 in retirement withdrawals that you didn't know
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Answered on August 07, 2013
It depends on where you are in the process. If the withdrawals happened after temporary orders prohibited such actions, then tell the court. The...
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How long can i stay in my home if i am served an unwful detainer notice in washington state
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Answered on August 07, 2013
If you are a bona fide tenant, the new owner has to give you a 90 day notice before commencing anything. If you have a lease (you say you do) then...
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Can my former landlord ask for repairs after I have been given my deposit back?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Well, here you say that whatever it was, you did it. Read RCW 59 18 280 carefully - the last sentence says (basically) no matter what the landlord...
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When breaking a lease, it it legal for landlords to advertise re-renting the unit at a much higher rate?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Please read RCW 59 18 230. Your lease may require you to pay another ten month's rent, but a Court will likely find that you are responsible for...
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Our renter tested the ceilings in our rental house they found asbestos. What do I have to do am I require to have it removed?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
You'll want to discuss this with your local Building Department. There are rules about asbestos removal/abatement, and they always include the...
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As P.R. of an estate in a Probate, how can we get much needed access to estate funds
when that bank is denying us access?
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Answered on August 05, 2013
You need a lawyer, you know. The PR should have letters of administration/letters testamentary issued by the Clerk at the Court's direction. You...
Can a lease be broken in Washington state for medical reasons?
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Answered on August 05, 2013
If you phrase this as a Fair Housing question, yes. You always have the right to "enjoy your housing opportunity". If because of medical reasons...
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How can a person file a complaint against a commissioner for misconduct or other and where do I sent it to?
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Answered on August 04, 2013
You do not have a complaint against the Judicial Officer, you have a complaint against the process server whose declaration/affidavit was...
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My employer said im a 1099 Independent contractor so he doesnt pay overtime or taxes but i believe i am a W2 employee
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Answered on August 04, 2013
Ms. Young gave you a very good answer. Elizabeth Powell
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