Are verbal agreements binding?

A text can be a writing. The question is whether your landlord will agree with you that was what she intended; texts can be spoofed, and that is...

How can I get an order for discovery before other party gets served?

The court is going to make a temporary decision regarding maintenance in just a few weeks. If it turns out, during the course of discovery, that...

Does the landlord have the right to dictate what stuff she gives you of her deceased tenants who is our mother

This is a very tough circumstance and until the end of the week, you are stuck. The Legislature passed a bill to deal with this exact situation. It...

What are my rights regarding staying in my house after it sold at auction?

If you don't get out, the new purchaser has standing to commence an eviction action. They have to serve you with a summons and complaint and give...

Renting a house on a month to month now. I know I have to give 20 days written notice. What if I move mid month.

Yes, the rent for the entire month is due on the day called out in your agreement or established by your conduct over the course of the agreement....

Be sure you give notice in writing re the deficiencies. Bedrooms must have two exits. A door is an exit, but there also has to be another operable...

A new law was passed this session (it'll be effective the end of this month) that addresses this problem. In the meanwhile best practice would be...

I have rats around and possibly in my Washington state house.

Sounds like multi family to me, and that means the landlord is responsible for pest control. You have to give notice in writing. Then contact the...

Apartment flooding - estimated to be mod-severe. Own renter's insurance but.....

Please review my Legal Guide on tenant relocation. You may be eligible. This will require that you stop taking legal advice from your landlord....

What's next step?

Pay the rent to the current owner - your landlord. You are supposed to have an address where you send rent. The owners mailing address is public...