Can I put a hold on the payments to my old apartment complex that consist of damages and late fees?

First I'd recommend you have a formal consultation with an attorney - because you have raised many legal issues. Is your lease over? Is there a...

Will I still be able to continue renting my place if I pay rent after I've received an evictions summons lawsuit.

No, without a written agreement with your landlord once the lawsuit has been started you won't be able to just keep paying rent and living...

I am trying to find WA document for an Adult who has had a misdemeanor vacated, but not yet sealed. All I find is for juveniles

The Washington Court forms don't have a motion to seal an adult conviction that has been vacated. You would need to create them yourself or hire...

What is my legal right to enter the property that I broke a lease but have not been rented?

Since you have broken the lease you have no right to re enter the property. In terms of trying to minimize what you might have to pay it is good...

I lived in a unit for 8 yrs. The carpet was not new, it was not repainted, the blinds were old.

The rights are outlined by statute RCW 59.18. You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear. If you cannot come to an agreement with...

As already said by my colleagues there is no 3 punch rule. Self defense is generally when one person, who reasonably believes they are about...

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How do I charge and return prorated rent at different rental rates?

If you get the new tenant in anytime in the end of July, you should prorate your old tenant at the $325 rate: $10.68/day if my math is correct; and...

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How can I file charges against someone who has shot me

It is up to the prosecutor whether or not charges will be filed. If you want to press charges, you should inform your local prosecutor.

How can i find out the name of a lawyer who is defending someone? Will the court house tell me if I call?

Call the clerk of the court, where your friend's case is. The clerk can tell you who the attorney of record is for the defendant.

We cannot afford an attorney.

If a defendant cannot afford an attorney in a criminal case, a public defender will be appointed. If your son refuses to have an attorney, that is...