What would be the estimated costs of hiring a real estate attorney for a private, residential real estate transaction?

In Washington, escrow officers are Limited Practice Officers - they cannot give you legal advice, but they can fill out the forms for the closing...

I have an additional question to the supplemental proceedings I asked about recently. Can the other parties attorney ask me

Discovery rules provide that you can be asked information regarding any matters that are reasonably calculated to lead to admissible evidence. You...

Need to ask for Reasonable Accommodation again from landlord--first time didn't help.

Get the letter from your doctor(s). Take the letter to your management and request that they accommodate you. If they refuse, go contact the...

I'm renting out a backyard cottage - can I add a clause to the lease to terminate if extensive repairs are ever needed?

It is very smart of you to look into this before there is a problem. You are correct that residential and commercial rental agreements are...

In Washington State, how does a person comply with the public records act in terms of the method they request records?

Many of the various agencies from whom you request information will allow you to submit requests by email. You can also hand-deliver a request for...

Should I ask for child support?

In WA, one of you is the primary residential parent and the other is not. The parent who is the PRP receives child support from the other parent....

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If a person takes you to small claims court, do you have to go to their state, or do they have to come to you?

The person in MT would have to file suit against you here in WA, in the county where you reside. Elizabeth Powell

Security systems and rental property

If you have a written rental agreement, and it says don't make alterations or install anything without the landlord's permission, then you have a...

CAN I LIMIT THE # OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN ON A RENTAL.

Answering for no points to say family status is a protected category. You can limit the number of adult persons who reside in your property, but no...

How can I evict my renters and save my home?

Mr. Weatherstone is right. If this is a proper real estate contract, then it has to be foreclosed to end it. If it is a lease, there is no way the...