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Debt Collectors avoid my calls like I had avoided theirs, now that the tables have turned. What action can I take?
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Answered on August 02, 2009
This falls under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Washington Consumer Protection Act. You should stop calling and start...
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A lien was recorded against real property. How do I prove the claim is frivolous and done to cause harm?
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Answered on August 02, 2009
You would benefit greatly from a consultation with a local attorney who handles real property matters. The farmer who filed the lien is the party...
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Can a civil suit be brought against someone 10 years after the offense?
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Answered on August 02, 2009
Hello: The person best equipped to answer this is David Moody. There are some very interesting twists to the issue of the statute of limitations in...
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Do you have to answer the door or phone calls from police when they want to serve you?
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Answered on August 02, 2009
No. You are under no obligation to open your door. If the Plaintiff is serious about serving you they will go back to the court and get permission...
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What are my options to serve notice in a counterclaim (small claim) when the other party is avoiding service?
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Answered on August 02, 2009
When you are the Defendant, you don't have to serve the plaintiff. The plaintiff has all ready agreed to jurisdiction by bringing the lawsuit in...
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I have half custody with my sons father. i dont have the money for a lawyer, so is it a bad thing for my son to be with us 50/50
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Answered on August 02, 2009
Washington doesn't distinguish between legal and residential custody. It is such a loaded concept that here it is called Residential Placement. ONE...
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CLARIFICATION ** Does One Need A Notarized Declaration to File A Law Suit Complaint? (Quiet Ttile)
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Answered on August 02, 2009
Washington does not require statements from Plaintiffs to be notarized, no matter what the complaint is about. Theoretically, a complaint should be...
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What do I do if my tenants rental agreement is up? I have sent him a notice to vacate but he has not moved.
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Answered on August 01, 2009
If your tenant is still there even though you gave him notice, then your next step is to have him served with a summons and complaint for unlawful...
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Seattle: giving notice on a month-to-month commercial lease
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Answered on August 01, 2009
I concur with Mr. Nguyen. The lease you signed has expired but the terms still apply. I'd have to read the lease to determine whether your...
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Do i have 20 days to move after unlawful detainer
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Answered on July 31, 2009
It depends on what you mean by unlawful detainer. If you got a notice, and then a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, and there has been a...
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