I paid a $5,500 hospital bill for my spouse and want to know if this can be disputed.

As you note yourself, WA is a community property state and third party creditors do not care which spouse pays the bills, just that the bills get...

Marriage laws as they pertain to minors in Washington State

The 16 year old minor's marriage will be recognized whether both of the 16 year old's parents consent or not. There are fascinating facts behind...

Is property separate or community if husband and wife are separated

If you were to eventually divorce in WA, the WA Court would consider ALL your property when dividing the marital estate. WA is a community...

I was married seven years ago after three months she left and I have not heard or seen her since

Yes, you are still married, and you need a decree of dissolution from wife 1 before you marry wife 2. You can get the forms on line at...

Can a landlord charge a tenant for the repair of a fire sprinkler that burst while tenant was on vacation? How does one dispute?

You need to hire your very own forensic fire sprinkler defect expert to determine what caused the sprinkler to malfunction. If you do not, anything...

My rental contract does not have anything in it about subleasing, either allowing or prohibiting.

Not specifically, no. The contract is an agreement between you (as tenant) and your landlord. If you wish to substitute a new party for yourself,...

IN ADDITION TO--Can landlord keep last month rent AND charge additional rent?

Your termination notice was late and thus untimely. That said, the landlord cannot collect double rent, so if he gets the place re-rented promptly...

Is the a maximum amount a landlord can charge me for late fee. My sign agreement is $25.00 dollars a day after 5th day.

Previous poster nailed it in one. Washington never allows punitive damages, so fees and fines have to be reasonable. If your rental amount was $1K...

If there is no move in inspection report, your landlord cannot take a deposit from you. You do have to wait until after you move out to get your...

Feel unsafe due to landlord's poor temper. Gave 20-day notice. Can I get last month rent back and request prorated rent?

Sorry, but your entire rental amount is due in advance on the first day of the month. Any pro-ration is purely a creature of agreement between you...