As the previous poster said, writing and presenting a check on a closed account is a crime in WA. Fraud has to be pled with specificity in WA -...

The risks of eviction process

I agree with Mr. Nguyen. Cannot tell you how often a client says, on the way out after a consult, "oh, by the way, XXX happened, too." Which of...

Does a Military Special POA Allow for Transfer of Visitation Rights?

Being your husband's attorney-in-fact doesn't matter, but WA recently amended the rules related to military persons in service substituting a...

Tenant is trying to set up a payment plan.

What you have to prove in order to get a judgment and a writ is that you gave your tenant the right notice, followed by the summons and complaint,...

Does a landlord have to give notice to the tenant when the move out inspection will be conducted?

All notices between landlords and tenants in WA should be in writing; that said, there is no reason why the landlord and the tenant cannot...

How can I sue for defamation of character?

You don't have to prove the statements were false. WA distinguishes between defamation against a "public person" (who has to prove actual damages)...

My HOA is charging 15% per month on the unpaid balance of homeowners assessment. Is this by law, considered reasonable?

You are correct. Unlike national banks who can charge as much as they want in interest, the maximum rate allowed in WA is 12% per annum. Hope this...

Must a rental agreement specify that late fees are due when rent is not paid in full on the due date?

No one can really comment effectively on your rental agreement without seeing the entire document. It is good to hear you are providing receipts,...

The landlord sent the handy man to my. rented apt. before rent was due.. to see if i have move out he just walked in

Look at RCW 59 18 150, I think. It talks about what the tenant can do when the landlord (or the landlord's agent) comes in without notice. You have...

I found bed bugs in my apartment unit and my landlord refuses to pay for treatment. What are my legal rights?

Please stop taking legal advice from your landlord. First, the landlord has an absolute duty to control infestations in apartment buildings, not...

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