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Can I sue my management company for a refund in rent because of their failure to make repairs, resulting in a loss of use?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
Start with written notice to your landlord regarding the issue. I know this sounds ridiculous, but that is where you have to start. They encourage...
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As a Landlord, can I use the monthly payments from the Tenant to finish covering the Security Deposit?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
There are two different approaches here. The first is if your contract says that in the event that there is default in payment of anything, you...
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I had flad in my appt. with carpets full of water and my documents damaged,menager wont provide me a new appt.,what do i do
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Answered on October 21, 2012
The only element that Mr. Weatherstone forgot to mention is this: Give your landlord notice in writing that the place is damaged, and your property...
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We are visiting Seattle staying at an apartment rented via AIRBNB. But the renter is illegal renting the space.
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Answered on October 21, 2012
What exactly do you mean by a "notice of eviction"? There is a 3-day pay or vacate, a 10-day comply with lease terms or vacate, and a 20-day...
I'm a landlord of a house in Washington State. My tenant wants to add a roommate. Should I create a new lease?
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Answered on October 21, 2012
If you want to add an amount to the security deposit, you need to offer a new lease to your new tenant. You and your new tenant can negotiate the...
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What can I do about Online payday loans and fraud due to it.
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Answered on October 20, 2012
You are probably being contacted by this group in Florida, this sounds familiar. You are correct that this is tough to deal with. My suggestion is...
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Answered on October 20, 2012
Mr. Weatherstone answered this very well, I'm just writing to add that Everett has an excellent Housing Justice Project and you could find them and...
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Is it true that a bank only has 2 years from the resale date on a foreclosed home to seek the 'discrepancy' from previous owner?
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Answered on October 20, 2012
Its the deficiency that you have to be concerned about, but *only* if the lender took the house through a judicial foreclosure. The trade off for...
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We are Landlords and our tenants are one and one half months behind in rent payment. What options do we have now?
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Answered on October 19, 2012
No, with all due respect you are not. The three-day is a predicate to a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, not your demand that they...
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I have been told I have to leave my apartment at the time of a bed bug inspection this friday. Is this legal?
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Answered on October 19, 2012
You can leave a webcam running whether you are there or not. Some states do not allow you to record audio without permission and consent, but video...
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