I have not moved in yet, How many hours do i have to break the lease. I asked within a twenty four hour period to up grade to 3

A case was published recently out of Division I about recission in a residential rental agreement. Facts were that the contract was signed, money...

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Quit claim deed for Indian citizen divorced in India

If your divorce is happening in WA, the Court will expect you to reach an agreement or litigate the issue of who takes what assets. If you and your...

How can I change a rental agreement date & rent amount?

I think that so long as you and your renter both initial the changes that you are making you are OK to use handwriting to amend the agreement to...

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Does my land lord have the right to keep my deposite even if he hasnt fixed the problem and has my apt. up for rent

See the deposit rules. RCW 59 18 260 is about when you give a deposit at the beginning of the tenancy - was there a walk through checklist? Was any...

How much can I ask for in personal damages if a case against my landlord was found in my favor?

You should look for advice from Fair Housing. You can access other Fair Housing decisions from across the country to try to get a dollar value...

Can I be forced to change my last name?

Your husband should know better than to think he can make a court force you to change your name. Be careful to take legal advice from somebody who...

Hello my tenant took my for sale sign down changed my locks, hasnt pd rent since aug, i ve served him 4xs .

It isn't clear that you are the landlord. If you have a writing that says you are the head tenant, then you have standing to commence an unlawful...

What does WA state law say about maintaining a rental property? Does signing my lease mean I agree to do more than legally reqd

Read RCW 59 18 230 - terms inconsistent with the RLTA are void as against public policy. You are correct that this is confusing. Landlords get...

My landlord works 12 hour shifts at her job, and says she cannot pick up the phone 4 days a week.

All notices between landlords and tenants must be in writing. There is nothing to be gained by continuing to insist that she pick up the phone....

Is my family member a tenant at will?

Handling this without an attorney is not a good idea. Unlawful detainers are technical and your case can get dismissed on a minor point and you...