Can I break a lease for health reasons if I had told my LL about them and she has done nothing to remedy the cause?

First thing you might want to check is whether the City knows you are living in the garage and whether that is permitted in Lynnwood. You cannot be...

Can I sue? Do I need a lawyer?

I'd say sue for replacement value, not just garage sale value. In WA, there is a cause of action for replevin which basically means, "give me back...

I'm a visually impaired owner of a ground-level condo and woke up to 1-2" of water on my hardwood from a broken 3rd floor washer

I agree with Mr. Kelly. Small claims is a great way to resolve issues quickly and expediciously; you will never get to a trial faster in any other...

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Does "settling" always mean you are agreeing to their original terms or can you negotiate?

You can always make a proposal regarding how to resolve litigation short of trial. Courts encourage litigants to try to reach agreements, because...

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I agree with the previous poster. Suits for alienation of affections went out in Washington a long time ago. Now, divorce here is no-fault. If you...

Can a person stay in a rental house if they never entered into a lease agreement with the landlord?

Washington requires that the landlord serve enough copies for each tenant/resident over the age of 18 to get their own copy. The way experienced...

I paid last months rent in advance, now landlord is saying I'm short.

I agree with you that if you paid last month's rent up front, your landlord bears the risk that what the last month was when you executed the...

Verbal Abuse

In Washington, audio recording of a conversation without the knowledge and consent of the other party is a crime. Voicemail, on the other hand, is...

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Can I send in a statement and supporting documents to a civil hearing (no contact order) in lieu of attending in person?

I agree with Mr. Hawkins. Ignore the petition at your own peril. There is no mechanism to appear telephonically because the whole point of the...

First thing is to review your lease - are you allowed to sublet? If yes, then you want to have something in writing with your landlord agreeing...