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If one person specified in the Will, doesn't agree to a stipulation in Will, can their share be forfeited?
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Answered on January 15, 2012
Alternatively the share that is supposed to go to the non-responsive person could go to the State as unclaimed property, with a reference in the...
Am I legally liable for my roommate growing two small pot plants in his room?
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Answered on January 13, 2012
GREAT question, developing area of the law. This is my opinion only, so don't take it as gospel or anything: People have a right of privacy in...
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What steps can be taken to prevent being evicted?
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Answered on January 13, 2012
I agree with Mr. Kelly - the primary duty of a tenant is to pay the rent, without further demand, each month. If she received a 20-day she should...
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How do I file a motion to stop garnshement of my bank account
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Answered on January 13, 2012
In order to get immediate relief you want to discuss your situation with a bankruptcy attorney. I know that sounds awful, but it will make the...
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Order to show cause
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Answered on January 13, 2012
You don't need her to show up. An order to show cause is shorthand for "show up in court with a reason why the other party should not get what they...
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We rented out our property through a rental company for 3 1/2 years. We returned to find extensive damage. Do I have any right
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Answered on January 13, 2012
See RCW 59 18 280, especially the last sentence, which says that the landlord has the right to proceed against the tenant for damage done to the...
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Can corporate officers & directors be sued in small claims court if the corporation records validate that these persons are not
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Answered on January 12, 2012
Yes, you as a pro se litigant can file suit against a corporate defendant in small claims. A corporation has to be represented by counsel, unless...
What are the Washington laws which require a landlord to reimburse a tenant for the overpayment(s) of rent which they made?
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Answered on January 12, 2012
Sadly, the CPA has been held to not apply to residential tenancies. The citation is State v Schwab. The AG decided that the RLTA was not going to...
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Is it illegal for the landlord of an apartment complex who is a nonprofit organization with IRS 501 (c) (3) Status,
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Answered on January 12, 2012
The whole point of a lease is that changes cannot be effective until the lease expires or a new one with new terms is signed. And that requires 30...
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How does a person prove they live at an address if there is no written agreement or lease. What about sub-lease?
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Answered on January 12, 2012
Washington recognizes and will enforce oral rental agreements, because it is expeditious to do so. Lots of people don't have anything in writing....
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