Can I win against an unlawful eviction based on evidence?

As you cannot lawfully raise counterclaim in an unlawful detainer, but instead only a "set-off" it is really tough to win an unlawful detainer....

Can a landlord change locks on a business when rent is late

Use Google Scholar to look up a WA case called Olin v Goehler. That was a commercial lockout where the landlord decided to engage in self-help - it...

I received a 3 day quit notice from my landlord

Whoa, hold on. Illegal use means something like a meth lab, not their assertion that you did not disclose something truthfully on a rental...

Can I file a contempt on my estranged wife for perjury?

Statements made in litigation or in a declaration are previleged. You can't sue on the basis of an untrue statement,so don't. What is vastly more...

I have a question about land lord tenant law, specifically on dealing with a room-mate.

Second lawyer is correct. There is no right to stay for six months based on disabled veteran status, and if he was supposed to pay rent and...

Do we have to keep paying rent if the house we are living in goes into forcoler

I wrote a Legal Guide on tenant's rights at foreclosure. After the house has been auctioned, the new owner has to give you 90 day's notice before...

Can our landlady keep our last months rent if we gave notice by email in Washington State.

You can't be held to agreeing to provide 30 day's notice, only 20. See RCW 59 18 230 and 200. If you paid first and last month's rent up front,...

I received a 30 day notice to vacate, now the prop. maint. co says it wants to address issues with the property, what do I do?

Arguably if you requested maintenance and then they gave you notice that is retaliatory. But more importantly, a 30-day notice to vacate can't be...

Who is responsible for tree that landed on my house

Lots of landlords think that they can make you sign a contract agreeing not to sue them (this is called disclaiming liability for negligence) but...

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Can an apartment complex submit a collection action without the burden of proof? If not, how can I fight this situation?

Interesting problem. They don't have to file a collection action with the court, they simply assert that you owe them money. You have to dispute...