What is the best way to go about resolving this issue without an attorney?

Anyone can make an allegation about anyone else; the tricky part is to prove it. I have no idea whether you damaged the carport or not. Neither...

Tenant moved in her boyfriend who has just been arrested for Domestic Violence. Who evicts him, and do we have Just Cause?

Your tenant cannot "legally" evict her boyfriend, she is the tenant. You are the landlord. You can legally evict him. Go read RCW 59 18 560 (or...

Do i need a lawyer

You need to consult with your own attorney. The notion that you, the tenant, are responsible for damage done to the property during a burglary is...

Can I report violations of city ordinance made by my previous landlord to the city after I have moved out?

Yes, you can contact Code Enforcement on line for Seattle. But if the place was out of compliance during your tenancy and you moved out that does...

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Problem with a verbal rental agreement.

The reason that you and your husband are going to recover the deposit is that in WA, in order to take a deposit, the rental agreement has to be in...

I am a renter who received a twenty day notice of eviction is that legal and what are my rights

It depends on whether you have a lease that has not by its terms expired, in which case a 20-day notice is wholly ineffective. If you are a...

Tenant in default has one-year lease till Sept. Eviction procedures started. She declares bankruptcy. Can she stay for free now?

It is unclear who is telling you she gets to stay for free. It simply isn't true. The bankruptcy court recognizes that you have a right to get your...

Get my deposit back!

Strongly recommend that you consult with a local attorney. You do not want to violate the automatic stay if your landlord has filed bankruptcy....

Can a tenant vacate a lease due to legal reasons not including the home or the landlord?

As always, it depends. The RLTA was amended a couple of years ago to add sub-sections advising what the Legislature thinks should happen when a...

Bankruptcy help

Another well regarded attorney who does bankruptcy in Kent is Mark McClure. You can probably find him on line. Elizabeth Powell