My Tenant quit paying rent for 6 months and failed to pay for the taxes and insurance fees as per our legal agreement drawn up

Generally real estate litigation is based on a contract that has a provision that says the loser pays the winner's fees. Also, the RLTA has...

What if You can't afford an attorney and someone accused you of child neglect.

If these are criminal charges, he's entitled to counsel, at least in WA. If civil, then he's not, unless this has been filed as contempt charges,...

There are specific sections in the RLTA dealing with the fallout from a dv situation between two tenants. The victim gets to decide what s/he wants...

Can a landlord keep my refundable deposits against a lease termination until property is re-rented, when I never took occupancy.

Pretty sure that I all ready answered this one, but here goes again: Since you never moved in, I agree with yout that deposits collected to ensure...

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What is reasonable relief to request when Tenant doesn't pay at all?

I agree that you can pursue them in small claims; in WA, the jursidictional limit in small claims is $5K. You can thank your lucky stars that they...

How do i present text evidence in court?

If you can, print them out and present them in chronological order. If there are text messages from you, be sure those are included as well....

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I need to file a motion for my adult children to get emancipated..What do I say?

Sounds like you have a child support issue and you are still being required to pay support even after your children have attained their majority....

We have had no contact with my sons father for 7 or more years. is it necessary in WA for him to consent to a name change?

Its been my experience that the Court will not change a child's name with out the consent of the other parent. Like the other posters pointed out,...

Can a 16 year old petition the court to move out of alcoholic father's house?

If you have personal knowledge of this situation, please consider making a CPS report. 16 year olds can't act as adults and ask the court directly...

How can I find relief of my home without being responsible for my loan and do I need an attorney?

Please go to wsba.org and follow the link on the left "for the Public". The Bar and NW Justice have put together a volunteer project to get people...