Will we owe?

I am a real estate attorney, not a tax attorney or CPA. Debt cancellation (i.e.; short sale) can be considered taxable income by the IRS under...

My ex landlord will not give me a copy of his final walk through. He did mail one copy he said. I asked to pick one up but no

The Landlord has to give you a statement of any charges being withheld from the security deposit within 14 days after the termination of the...

When a new lease starts I want my girlfriend to be the only one on the lease but I will guarantee payment of rent.

If I am a landlord, I will want anyone living in the premises to be a named tenant on the lease and sign the lease. I highly doubt than a municipal...

Single LLC or two separate LLCs?

Most savvy real estate investors/ owners will have a separate LLC for each acquired property for liability reasons. For example, let's say the...

What is the Civil Code in Washington to put on a rental agreement?

The Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is found at RCW 59.18 et. seq.

Real Estate Title Transfer

Once the loan is paid off, your uncle and his wife could execute a Quit Claim Deed transferring ownership to you. However, this transfer may...

Is this a legal purposely ?

It sounds like some sort of scam. I would report it to your local police.

Does it pose any problem or "complication" if my name is added to the title or deed like the mother-in-law is claiming?

There are a number of potential issues at play. If you are "added" to the title, I would presume that the lender on the refinance would want you to...

The answer to your question is "it depends." I also live in a neighborhood with similar restrictions. My neighborhood's Covenants, Conditions and...

Deeds for real property in King County are recorded at the King County Recorders Office located in the King County Administration Building in...