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Can we get out of Contract for new home?
We signed for a new home construction, We are supposed to close the home in 2 weeks.
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Answered on January 04, 2015
I agree with Mr. Meyler completely. This is going to require review by a local, experienced real estate attorney. There is a cause of action for...
My tenant in my rental house wants to start a home based massage therapist business. What legal concerns should I have?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Washington caselaw is clear that landlords are not liable for injuries to third parties on the premises, barring wanton negligence on the part of...
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I am a 93-year-old vulnerable senior being financially and verbally abused by two sons, 66 and 65 years of age. What can I do?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
Yes, you should. You could start by reaching out to Adult Protective Services for help. Your alternative is to find and hire a local attorney who...
Can I install a camera in front of my door at my apartment complex, I live in WA state?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
The technology on wireless cameras these days is amazing. Provided that you don't damage the place, there is no reason why you cannot have a camera...
Can I be evicted because my landlord doesn't like my friends?
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Answered on January 04, 2015
*Probably* not. But if you do not have a lease, your tenancy can be terminated on twenty day's notice for no reason whatsoever, provided the notice...
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There was a dismissal by agreement for harassment against both. Even though I didn't harass. I didn't want to agree as I figured
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Answered on January 04, 2015
When you are done with your parenting class, you can file a copy of the certificate they give you in the court file and send a copy to your ex in...
Tenant was arrested and is incarcerated. Is that considered abandonment under RCW 59.18.310?
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Answered on January 03, 2015
This is not abandonment. Abandonment requires two elements: 1) failure to pay rent and 2) objective speech or conduct evidencing the intent to...
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My tenants are now squatting in my rental.
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Answered on January 03, 2015
The term you are seeking is "holdover tenants" not squatters. Your option is to use judicial process, not self-help. If you properly gave them a...
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Eviction notice served, date set to be out. Landlord took over house and my possessions without a writ of restitution ordered.
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Answered on January 02, 2015
You have been evicted without judicial process, which is strictly prohibited under RCW 59 18 290. It is possible that Gonzaga Law still has a...
Can a landlord monitor and or intercept residential mail?
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Answered on January 01, 2015
It would be interesting to look up the property on the assessor-treasurer's website and see if it is actually a single-family home. That would...
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