Our landlord is saying we went over on utilities but there is only one meter for the duplex. I need an actual law to back us up!

There is no law that requires the landlord to pay the utilities if there is only one meter. There is a law somewhere that says landlords are not...

Our landlord just handed over his rental property to a property management company. Our move in was done with the landlord

So . . . are you saying the place wasn't re-painted for ten years? If that is true, then you could only restore it to the condition it was in when...

Whats the best place to put security deposits that I've recived from tenants.

The applicable sub-statute is RCW 59 18 270. You can open an interest-bearing account for deposits, and you can keep the interest it is yours; you...

How do I get a person to move themselves out of my home with out a lease, in Washington State?

I'd go even further and say that an oral rental agreement has to be ended by a written notice and if the notice is not complied with, an unlawful...

WA State - Tenant served with 3 day pay or quit. Tenant responds, threatening accusations against unrelated LLC of ours.

Previous poster gave you an excellent example of extortion. What I hope you will remember is that there is no counterclaim in unlawful detainer. If...

Spousal maintenance

Doesn't sound like very much maintenance after an 18-year marriage. If he is appealing something - actually up at Division One, Court of Appeals -...

It sounds as though you have been sued for unpaid rent as possession is no longer at issue. This is likely dischargeable debt. It sounds as though...

How do I file a Request for Discovery in a Child Support case in Washingotn State?

This is called Interrogatories and requests for production. The other primary mechanism is Requests for Admission. This would be a really good...

Ive been served a temporary protection order and the statement that was on it is all made up. will judge still grant protection?

Especially in Pierce County, the court is highly likely to enter a DVPO because of the past history here when DVPO's are not entered (and sometimes...

Advice on researching Case laws in Washington

I think what you are trying to articulate is that when you cite to authority it must be published authority, not unpublished. But honestly? The...