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Is a subletting tenant allowed to require a background check if one isn't currently required by the landlord?
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Answered on September 06, 2009
When you are allowed to sublet, to a certain degree you step into the shoes of the landlord. By that I mean the fact that your landlord doesn't...
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My tenants have started moving out with out notice and early. The are a month behind on their rent and owe on their deposit stil
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Answered on September 06, 2009
The jursidctional limit of recovery in small claims is $5,000, and lawyers are not allowed to appear for clients there. Small claims is the fastest...
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Who pays for the damages and clean up caused by a water leak? Tennant wasn't home, leak wasn't disclosed by landlord.
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Answered on September 05, 2009
Contact the contractor and his insurer. Landlord is not the judge and is in no position to announce who is responsible. On these facts, the...
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Can a landlord make us pay the difference in the "last month rent" prepaid 5 years ago and the current rent which is $100 more?
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Answered on September 05, 2009
They have also been entitled to the interest accruing on your deposit money and last month's rent since 2004, and that adds up to more than $100....
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Is it legal for a landlord to evict me when my parents are allowing me to stay?
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Answered on September 04, 2009
Hello: A 3-day notice to vacate for illegal activity is very hard to prove- basically, it requires a police officer to show up and testify. Police...
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Is it community property or separate property (Washington State)?
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Answered on September 04, 2009
It depends. If you and your spouse agree that post-separation debt will be treated as separate property, then separate. If you are using community...
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Is there a free website or phone number to call in washington state to find out if there are any outstanding warrants in my name
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Answered on September 04, 2009
Yes. Look up Department of Assigned Counsel. They are on Market Street below the County-City Building. They can help you and it will be free. If...
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How do we get our deposit back from a landlord that will not answer their phone...?
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Answered on September 04, 2009
Your contract cannot trump state law. RCW 59 18 280 requires a landlord to return the deposit or explain why he is keeping all or a portion in 14...
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Can my adult child petiton for the support he never received from his father.
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Answered on September 04, 2009
Support currently owed belongs to the child. Past due unpaid support is an interest of the obligee (you).
Each month that accrues unpaid...
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Tenant's rights under WA state landlord tenant act, process for landlord serving eviction notice
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Answered on September 04, 2009
There is no such thing as a 24 hour notice to pay rent in Washington State. If you still have a previous outstanding balance you can argue they...
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