How can the Indian Child Welfare Act help my case?

ICWA would only apply if the child had no suitable placement. Major modifications are a big deal - courts are loathe to make changes to custodial...

I have a tenant that's moving out but she won't move her furniture and belongings saying she has no were to store her belongings

You are required to give her the notice outlined in RCW 59.18.310 (possibly .312, but I think that one is post-eviction). You tell her that she has...

My daughter is a tenant in a large apartment complex. She is afraid for her safety and has requested release from her lease.

If your daughter is indeed a victim of unlawful harassment, it would be discrimination to *not* let her out of her lease without additional...

I live in a condominium complex and have asked the property management company for a roster of the owners with their addresses.

Ownership of real property in WA is a matter of public record. Your county's Assessor-Treasurer's office will have the address where tax...

Owner locked me out on a paid commercial lease, does this break our lease agreement?

Yes, this is a breach. A landlord, even a commercial landlord is never allowed to engage in self-help to evict a tenant. Having breached the lease,...

Your family status change is none of your landlord's business at this stage. Look carefully at the statutes that prevent discrimination in housing,...

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I have been arrested for DV, need an advice please.

Respect that no-contact order, and reach out to a criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford counsel, find the public defender and apply for...

What is the law on the number of adults and/or children allowed to live in a 400 sq ft studio apartment?

The International Residential Code (IRC) is where standards for occupancy are found. Washington also has a Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), which...

Relocation within state with child

The restraining order, while helpful, is not a custody order. In WA, the Court makes you have a parenting plan and an order of support. If there is...

My husband passed away 2 days ago. he left dialysis bill about 200,000, do i have to pay?

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is nothing that you need to do today, except take very good care of yourself. There is nothing related to...