I'm no longer safe in my rental house - can I move out on a short notice?

Mr. Casebolt is right. But you need to get a copy of the police report and you need to seriously consider asking for an anti-harassment order in...

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How do I start the eviction process? What notices should I give?

There is caselaw out there that suggests that rent goes on a 3-day and late fees/notice fees go on a 10-day notice. But I agree with Mr. Alexander...

Is this satisfaction guarantee in writing? If yes, then likely the answer to your question is in small claims. You'll need a copy of your contract,...

I'm trying to serve an unlawful detainer. My sublettor hasn't paid me any rent since moving into my house in August. I'm in AK.

You need to hire an attorney to go to court and ask leave of court to serve your tenant by posting and mailing. Read RCW 59 18 055. If you do this,...

Can the Process jump from Question of Occupancy to Eviction Notice without any Hearing Option?

The Helping Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009 says that in order to apply, the persons occupying the foreclosed property must be bona fide...

When can a landlord refuse to take payment for rent?

When your tenant does not pay you the full amount of rent due and owing, your remedy is to issue a 3-day notice to pay the rent or vacate, with the...

Is this refusing to accept rent?

You should refer to your contract to see that you have designated a place where rent is to be paid. There should be a physical address, although a...

I am buying a lot from a person on a owner contract. I am having problems with her cashing my checks on time what do I do?

See if there is some way you can do a direct deposit to her bank account without having to rely on her to negotiate the check. With a little bit of...

It would be a great deal less expensive than paying for cholera treatment. WA courts hold that a tenancy without potable water is not a tenancy. It...

No. The waiting period from the time the petition is filed and served until the dissolution can be finalized by entry of a decree of dissolution is...