Please carefully read RCW 59 18 150. It is just a few paragraphs, but it spells out what to do when the landlord drops in unexpectedly, how to make...

Renter's Insurance Claim

First, please accept my condolences on your recent loss. It is even worse that you have to cope with a burglary at this time. Your insurance...

19 day notice vs a 20 day notice?

February is a tough month because it is so short. Notice has to be given by the 8th in order to be effective. When somebody isn't home to...

I married my husband about 7 years ago. My house, located in Washington State, was totally paid for before we got married.

A trust in WA is more of a tax planning instrument, but if you are intent that you want this house to go to your children, I agree that it is worth...

My ex husband ( noncustodial ) moved from WA to KY . Who is responsible for the cost of airfare for my child to visit him ?

He is going to get sympathy for his new military spouse's orders. If he is disabled formally, there should be Social Security for your child. His...

Does our property/house have to be sold for us to be divorced? The house is not marketable and could be condemned actually.

You and your spouse can make whatever agreements you want to about the house. You can take it, he can take it. The decree should specify who is...

Ok I have got the unlawful detainer, do i need to file the writ of restitution with this or after wards..and all at same time?

Not clear what you got. You have to get a judge to sign the order directing the clerk to issue the writ (which you have also prepared) and pay the...

Property owned by JOINT TENANTS?

It would need to be probated when the surviving partner wants to sell it, because real property cannot have its title transferred without a DEED....

How much is it to file unlawful detainer without attorney?

The costs are the filing fee, around $189.00, getting them served with the process, $50-100, the clerk's fee is $20.00, the sheriff's fee is...

We have not taken possession & notified landlord 3 weeks before lease starts. Landlord wants us to pay the rent til its rerented

I agree with you that this happened backwards, and as such, arguably there was no meeting of the minds. This argument evaporates if you move in, so...