Electricty getting shut off because of neighbors not paying their bill.

The landlord is not supposed to allow the utilities to be shut off for longer than it takes to make repairs, so long as the tenant's bills are...

Have a land lord that will not release security deposit to me. can i get help..?

You don't have to give a forwarding address to your landlord, their obligation is to send the statement to your last known address (their rental)...

How can I modify parenting plan for my 18, almost 19 yo, in sr year of high school, failing every class, and no one cares?

There is no parenting plan at this point. There *may* be an oblgation to pay support, but in the eyes of the law you can no longer control where...

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My landlord accepted an offer on his house close on it after the lease is up but we have found a new place now can we get out.

Go read the lease termination clause in the RLTA at RCW 59 18 200. You will note that it says that if you have orders to be elsewhere, your lease...

What are my rights to break a lease if I have had mold issues 6 months, and the landlords can't seem to fix it?

Read the statute. The one you want to start with is RCW 59 18 115. That is the statute that allows you to request that the landlord fix something....

And the landlord cannot demand that you acquiesce to changes on the spot either. Even if this were a month to month, you have to get a notice of...

Breaking a lease due to mold. Language in lease disallows trial by jury for dispute resolution. Can I use Small Claims Court?

You are not "breaking the lease". YOur landlord broke the lease. Read RCW 59 18 090. You don't have to give two month's notice, what you should be...

What papers do i need to fill out for tthe eviction packet if im the landlord? im in snohomish county in WA

Also, arguably there are different rules. This is a matter for a pro. Please, discuss this with one of the local exellent attorneys who deal with...

How can I commmit someone to a hospital for mental help?

Washington makes it practically impossible to have someone involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. I think you are in a very difficult...

Can i break my lease to my apartment in Washington State

Be sure to give your landlord notice about the smoke. I agree that a well-maintained fireplace/chimney should not be making the neighbors ill from...