My signed lease said our landlord had 30 days to respond about our deposit refund. Does our signed lease supersede the law?

Look at RCW 59 18 230, which says that contract elements that provide less protection to tenants than the statutory provisions are void and...

How to get my rent money and deposit from two months if i moved out earlier?

Take him to small claims. I've written a couple of legal guides on this subject and I hope they are helpful to you. Elizabeth Powell

Am disabled mom; I need pro bono divorce att'y (not legal aid) to help in Sno/King, WA; have thrown many darts

The Bar has a new moderate means program, and the Snohomish County Bar may have clinics you could get information from. The Bar's website is at...

Mr. Kelly is right. An accord and satisfaction with the landlord could involve you helping vet suitable tenants to take over your lease. You can...

I am renting a house that is in foreclosure by the bank. The owner is attempting to sell the house under a short sale.

You have significant rights in the property after the auction. I have a legal Guide on this page on this subject or you can google P.L. 111-22. If...

My rental tenants are haven't paid rent, and now 10 days late. I want to serve a 3 day pay or vacate notice.

The sheriff will not evict them four days after you serve a pay or vacate notice. An eviction is going to take at least a couple of weeks. If you...

I signed a retail space for two years and things are not working out. The lease was not notarized. I was informed that a

Any interest in real property that cannot be discharged in less than one year in WA requires that the instrument be acknowledged. In other words, a...

I have been appointed personal representative of fathers estate. I am trying to modify the loan and the bank wants me to assume

PLease go find and retain a lawyer. There is a lawyer named Wills with a terrific website on WA probate and I think he could help you. There are a...

Do I have a strong case against my landlord for withholding part of my deposit due to a rental agreement on our last month?

Actually, you could ask for twice your deposit (See RCW 59 18 280) but as Mr. Kelley notes, whether or not this is a security deposit or a damage...

I have a question about improper collection practices.

The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to third parties such as attorneys or debt collection agencies. What you have is a case of...