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Ex refuses to leave my house, now has moved in new boyfriend and is pregnant. Is also threatening to sell my property (TVs, etc)

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

You can't make this into a landlord-tenant scenario just because you really, really want it to be. it is not. This is a family law situation. You...

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What evidence do i need to win a real estate fraud lawsuit? What is the statute of limitations for filing a suit?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

I agree that the SOL is running, add that there is a "discovery rule" which may delay the SOL, but you need to get on this right now. In WA, a...

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I'm executor of my Moms estate do I need permission from my sister to reduce the price of her house to sell. She won't agree.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

I'm sorry to learn of your loss and I am especially sorry to hear about the family dispute going on in the midst of your loss. If you are the...

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How long do I have to keep a former tenant's belongings and garbage she left after vacating my rental?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

There is a statute that addresses your situation. Read RCW 59.18.310. It lays out in excruciating detail exactly what you need to do now. You can...

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If two tenants sign a 1 year rental agreement and 1 decides to move out are they still responsible for half of the rent?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 31, 2014

Also, your rental agreement specified you and your ex. You have to be sure that the roommate you select is OK and understand that the landlord has...

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I've been approved for relocation assistance. Do I still need to pay rent until I move?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 31, 2014

I disagree that approval of relocation assistance does not end the tenancy. See RCW 59 18 090. Your landlord has violated the implied warranty of...

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What forms do I need to add evidence to my already filed paperwork.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 31, 2014

Please go to your county superior court house and find the Domestic Violence office and advocate. They can and will help you, and they will not...

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Selling the family homestead. If I have outstanding debt, will that have to be paid from the proceeds.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

The State that matters is where your parents were domiciled at the time they were deceased, and where the probate is occurring, and whether or not...

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Parenting Plan

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

If you live with your father and your son, then you have been served correctly. It may not even be necessary for you to be served, since you are...

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Can a non-parent file for custody if there is a custody action already between the parents happening?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on December 30, 2014

A third-party custody action alleges that neither parent is fit. Here, Mom appears to have issues, but there are no facts suggesting that Dad is...

Elizabeth Rankin Powell's Answers (8943)

Ex refuses to leave my house, now has moved in new boyfriend and is pregnant. Is also threatening to sell my property (TVs, etc)

What evidence do i need to win a real estate fraud lawsuit? What is the statute of limitations for filing a suit?

I'm executor of my Moms estate do I need permission from my sister to reduce the price of her house to sell. She won't agree.

How long do I have to keep a former tenant's belongings and garbage she left after vacating my rental?

If two tenants sign a 1 year rental agreement and 1 decides to move out are they still responsible for half of the rent?

I've been approved for relocation assistance. Do I still need to pay rent until I move?

What forms do I need to add evidence to my already filed paperwork.

Selling the family homestead. If I have outstanding debt, will that have to be paid from the proceeds.

Parenting Plan

Can a non-parent file for custody if there is a custody action already between the parents happening?