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Im being evicted and for non payment in july and need until the end of the month to move out ...can i stay legally until then?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

It depends on where you are in the process. I am answering this on the 24th of the month. If writ has all ready been issued, the sheriff could...

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What if my rent was paid but i was charged a admin fee 500$ for not paying a late fee is that grounds for unlawful detainer

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

There are good attorneys available at the Everett Superior Courthouse who will help you with this if you ask them. You are entitled to a notice of...

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What are our rights to evict roomates, how do I write eviction form.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

The first issue is that you have to have "standing" in order to evict a tenant. A tenant does not have standing to evict another tenant. So you...

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How long after i post a no smoking on premises, can it take effect?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

If you have a lease, the terms can't be changed until the lease ends. If there is no lease, you can change terms on 30 day's notice, which have to...

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Can I terminate a lease on short (7 days) notice due to an intolerable roommate/"property manager"?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

There is no way to demand the return of your last month's rent and deposit immediately. If the unofficial property manager is violating the law,...

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Can my landlord allow me to only stay month to month but not sign a lease?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

WA requires 20 days to end a month to month agreement, but the 20 days means the notice has to be received within the first ten days of the month....

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Can i press charges

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Go read RCW 59 18 150 carefully. That outlines what you can do when your landlord enters your rental ithout permisson. You have to give them notice...

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Is it mandatory to respond to a motion for contemt?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

The court will make sure that you have an attorney to assist you. The Court will re-set the matter for another date in the future so you and your...

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Somebody with my name passed a bad check, and I have already established that the social security numbers dont match.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

I agree that you need a lawyer when you know there are papers coming. You can, without benefit of counsel, contact the Washington State Patrol....

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Of what value is a Power of Attorney? I thought that the document empowered the Att.-in-Fact to act in the stead of the grantor

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

The difference between an attorney-in-fact and an attorney-at-law is that an attorney-in-fact can do things for the principal, as you point out,...

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Im being evicted and for non payment in july and need until the end of the month to move out ...can i stay legally until then?

What if my rent was paid but i was charged a admin fee 500$ for not paying a late fee is that grounds for unlawful detainer

What are our rights to evict roomates, how do I write eviction form.

How long after i post a no smoking on premises, can it take effect?

Can I terminate a lease on short (7 days) notice due to an intolerable roommate/"property manager"?

Can my landlord allow me to only stay month to month but not sign a lease?

Can i press charges

Is it mandatory to respond to a motion for contemt?

Somebody with my name passed a bad check, and I have already established that the social security numbers dont match.

Of what value is a Power of Attorney? I thought that the document empowered the Att.-in-Fact to act in the stead of the grantor