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Can someone kick you out of your home when there was no verbal or written lease?
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Answered on May 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you were married to your son's father, you have rights to money he left whether there was a will, or not....
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My tenants have preferred to communicate with me via text messages. Are text messages considered written notice in Washington?
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Answered on May 10, 2012
Text messages would likely be considered written notice in Washington, if push came to shove in the evidentiary context.
The issue Mr. Nguyen...
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Is a landlord responsible for an injury caused by a repair they made to a home I rent from them.
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Answered on May 09, 2012
It depends as always. Start by seeing a doctor. You won't get anywhere without an expert opinion from a doctor. If the doctor links your symptoms...
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In Pierce County, WA and received a writ of garnishment judgment against a bank but the sheriff stated I need a writ of exec.
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Answered on May 09, 2012
Call Nathan Sukhia in Gig Harbor, he's just the attorney for this. This is not self-help law, and you cannot rely on legal advice from the sheriff...
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I have only lived in my rental for 7 months and now the owners want to list it for sale. What are my rights?
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Answered on May 09, 2012
You have the right to 24 hour's advance notice if they want to show it, and to know that their sale is subject to your tenancy. A new owner will...
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I need help with the eviction process in this state
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Answered on May 09, 2012
Go to the court house in Everett tomorrow morning and ask the Clerk's office to help you check for pleadings under your name. In fact, you can use...
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My tenants are breaking their lease and expecting their full security deposit back. are they entitled to this?
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Answered on May 09, 2012
Additionally it also turns on why the tenants are leaving. If they are leaving because Code Enforcement says they have to go, then you need to...
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What does it typically cost (i.e. fees, credit damage) to ignore an eviction? Should you fight it in court, or just move?
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Answered on May 09, 2012
Every state has its own laws, and what matters in CA may not matter here in WA.
The tenant has to decide where to put their housing money, and...
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I am eight days late on paying my rent. I will not have it until the 18th. Can my landlord lock me out of my rental apartment?
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Answered on May 09, 2012
You should figure out a different way to pay rent that does not require that your landlord be home. Nonetheless, your landlord cannot use self-help...
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I have a tenant that is demanding his deposit back immediately, what is the time allowed for this to be returned, 30 days?
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Answered on May 09, 2012
You have to account for the deposit to the tenant within 14 days of when you know the tenant has moved out. This is a letter you send the tenant...
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