Possible landlord scam. Abandonded house. Looks uninhabitable. Who checks that rentals are up to code and safe for children?

If the landlord doesnt make repairs, then put your notice of repairs needed in writing and keep copies. If he doesn't make repairs after having...

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Is this legal?

Your insticts are correct - it is not possible to contract around liability for negligence. You are NOT responsible for damage done that is caused...

I moved out under RCW 59.18.070 - Landlord Not Making Repairs, he's now kept my deposit & we're going to court

Mr. Weatherstone is right. I'm just adding that you should be very cautious about taking legal advice from your ex landlord, because he has a...

How can I get my daughter to move out of my rental townhouse?

This sounds like a tenancy at will, which is not covered by the Residential Landlord Tenant Act. Please be very cautious about taking legal advice...

I found roaches in my apartment today & called the landlord he told me it's not his problem & I have to figure it out.

RCW 59 18 060 (4) says it is your landlord's obligation to "provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects . . . " It is...

Domestic Abuse and Refund of Deposit and Last Months Rent

The Residential Landlord Tenant Act was revised recently to address the issues of domestic violence in residential housing. Your landlord asking...

How much writen notice must a landlord give if they want to terminate a lease early?

Since you have a lease, the only way to end it early is by agreement, which is called an accord and satisfaction. This is basically a mutual...

Can you be arrested for d.u,i if you are already in your home because someone said you smelled like alcohol at store on way home

Mr. Myers has given you very good advice. Now it is time for you to lawyer up. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact Department of Assigned...

A family member recently passed away. How do we get a woman living in a trailer off his property?

I am sorry to hear about your recent loss. Chances are this person cannot claim to be a tenant, and thus she is a tenant at will, and you (your...

I have to look at getting guardianship for my 90 year old cousin.

Wills dictate how the testator wishes their estate to be distributed. A guardianship is set up when a person needs assistance with their care;...