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Won for uninhabitable conditions, 2 weeks to move,threatened 24hrs if i post online or tell anyone about bldg. is it legal?
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Answered on February 28, 2018
If you got a judgment from the court (A written, recorded judgment, not just advice or some comment by the judge or an attorney) saying that your...
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What is the nature of appellant court?
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Answered on February 28, 2018
Moving this question into appeals.
We will need more information. What is the background? What request were you making? Who said the request is...
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Am I liable for damages to my apartment? And can I stop paying rent and terminate my lease due to uninhabitable conditions?
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Answered on February 27, 2018
If evidence is found that you or someone else in your unit caused the damage, or that there is no other plausible explanation, you maybe held...
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I Live in an RV park in Sumner Washington. My rent check bounced
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Answered on February 24, 2018
If you rent the land, your landlord has to give you a five day notice to pay or vacate, in writing, before they can start a lawsuit to have you...
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Is it true that a landlord cannot charge more than 25% of your full first months rent as a pet deposit?
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Answered on February 23, 2018
My reading of the ordinance lines up with yours. You can read it in full here...
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When evicting your tenet can you shut off the utilities to the house?
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Answered on February 23, 2018
NO. The landlord can never shut off utilities. You will get fined if you do that.
If your tenant is month to month, serve him a 20 day notice...
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What is the next step in evicting someone after they have been served with the 3 day evict notice
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Answered on February 22, 2018
If the tenant didn't pay within the three days following service of the notice to pay or vacate, you can move ahead to file you lawsuit. This...
My tenant did not respond to my summons and complaint- can I apply for a default judgement or a show cause hearing?
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Answered on February 20, 2018
My understanding is that filing it under default does not allow issuance of the writ, it only entitles you to a money judgment. If you want him out...
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Is my landlord in breach of contract for not fixing the wood burning stove?
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Answered on February 19, 2018
Adequate heat is a requirement for a rental unit in Washington. The rental comes with an implied warrant of habitability that is breached without...
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What is considered normal wear and tear in Washington?
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Answered on February 19, 2018
As much as possible the tenant should leave a unit in the same condition as it was received. Its a bit tacky of a landlord to charge for a few...
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