Withholding rent in WA is a complex process that will lead to an eviction if you are not really careful. If your landlord decides to evict you for...

Is there a statute of limitations on credit cards?

Yes, you can accidentally re-affirm a debt post SOL. Be very careful. Of course they are offering to settle for a lesser amount, because *IF* your...

Can my daughter make the BIO dad of her 3 yr old son take a weekly drug test as part of her parenting plan? WHat are the fee's?

Just writing to add that it is not unusual for a parent to have to comply with drug testing. If the parent is clean, the other parent pays for the...

What are my rights as a tenant while my landlard is doing remodeling/construction.

It isn't clear why you are living in a house under construction. Are these repairs you requested? If yes then maybe, but if the place needs that...

What are renters rights when the property goes into foreclosure?

You pay rent to the original landlord until the property is auctioned. You will receive notice as an occupant of the premises, so be sure to get...

My father passed in July. My brother now has an attorney harrassing me what about the house that was put in my name while my

Richard Wills in Seattle has a really good website - I think it is called Washington Probate Litigation. He can answer a lot of your questions...

How do I find out if the house I rent ( foreclosed) is protected by a rent control ordinance, stature or law.

If you are a bona fide tenant you have rights pursuant to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 and no matter what threats you received...

Wondering about slander penalties..

If the person about whom you alledgedly made the statements was a public person - such as a recognizable celebrity of some sort - then they would...

Is tenant legally bound to lease even if she never moved in.

Unlawful detainer is only granted against a tenant currently in possession. You can recover any unpaid rent from Bob; his remedy is against Sue....

Is there a way for a home owner to delay the forecloser of home through hiring a lawyer?

There are plenty of scam artists on the internet that tell you they can delay a foreclosure for X months - but what they are trying to get you to...