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If an eviction summons has been served, should a tenant try to negotiate with the landlord or the council for the landlord?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
If your landlord is represented by an attorney, you will want to contact the attorney and negotiate with him or her. You should obtain your own...
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Is it legal for a property manager to serve an eviction notice?
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Answered on May 08, 2013
A summons and complaint must be served by the Sheriff, or a person over 18 who is not a party, or by a party's attorney. The manager would be...
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Is it legal for my landlord not to put anything through the mail.? only placed in our mail box by hand?
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Answered on May 06, 2013
It depends upon what exactly your landlord is putting into the mailbox. Any notices that are served pursuant to the landlord tenant act must be...
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Is there case law where a foreclosure property sale was postponed or continued through an x party petition by contractor.
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Answered on April 25, 2013
I am not sure there is enough information to answer your question. If the County Sewer Dept. filed suit for a judgment and order to foreclose, as...
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How long after being told from our apartment manager "Eviction papers have been filed" do we have or receive papers?
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Answered on April 23, 2013
The landlord can have a summons and complaint served upon you anytime. The only real issue is when you were last served a 3-day? At least 3-days...
Would the "Doctrine of Laches" be a viable arguement when a landlord has waited 19 years to make a claim?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
Laches might apply. It is an equitable doctrine so there will be other considerations that will be applicable before a court would accept such a...
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Interior decorating of rental units
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Answered on April 18, 2013
Typically, provisions like this would not apply to the inside where signs are used as decoration. Such provisions would also not cover fridge...
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I feel unsafe in my house, have asked my landlord to let me relocate. She has said she will think about it. I need to get out.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
There is a process you can use to relocate and protect yourself under RCW 59.18.575. If you are the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault,...
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Owner gave me a 20 day notice i paid this moths rent does she have to return my last month deposit, i paid first last n a deposi
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Answered on April 11, 2013
I think it depends upon whether or not you are on a lease. If you are on a lease, the landlord should not be able to cut it short without a reason...
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Have I received proper notice to vacate?
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Answered on April 11, 2013
I don't think the notice is effective, but I also don't think it is necessary. RCW 59.12.030 provides that when a lease term expires, that is it....
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