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Is this considered hearsay in a declaration?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 24, 2012

It is also opinion testimony by a lay witness, which is completely useless. How is your ex' wife an expert at motherly tendencies and what research...

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When your contract is no longer good; what do you do when you want to move out but landlord says you have to pay $3200 to leave?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Please stop taking legal advice from your landlord. If your lease has expired you can only have a month to month agreement. You can terminate a...

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Im being evicted.times are hard and fell behind in rent do i need or can i get a public defender

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

I am so sorry this is happening to you, but there is help available at the RJC. You can go get screened for the project; they'll help you if you...

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I lost in an unlawful detainer, if I give my Landlord a partial payment can they still have the Sheriff physically remove?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Go read RCW 59 18 410, even the dense paragraph at the end. What that means is IF you can pay off the entire judgment within five judicial days...

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Is my landlord responisible for the replacement of my satellite dish?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Start by giving him a written notice. I know this sounds absurd but that is what the RLTA requires. In your notice, ask him how long it is going to...

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Landlord let's me sublet - is house exterior upkeep his responsibility?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Landlords are always responsible for maintenance and repair work see RCW 59.18.060. Your contract can't make you responsible, either see RCW...

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When a lawyer makes a decision to give no advice to the unrepresented person, should this be construed that the indivudal has

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 18, 2012

The RPCs require that an attorney be very clear with an unrepresented person what the lawyer's role is. This does not mean that the attorney...

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No proof of insurance in car when pulled over in wa state. Mitigate or contest by showing I was and still am insured?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 18, 2012

Contest. Show the Court with documentation that demonstrates that you had insurance at the time of the stop, and that you continue to have...

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Can a landlord in WA request for you to have carpets cleaned professionally when moving out after 14 years of living there?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 18, 2012

Mr. Weatherstone gave you a very good answer. I agree with his take on this situation completely. Elizabeth Powell

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Is the landlord responsible for bedbug removal?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 18, 2012

You should give formal written notice to your landlord. If you are in a single-family residence, then the landlord's obligation is to control...

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