Questions tagged [washington]
Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the State of Washington, NOT Washington, DC. For questions pertaining to Washington DC use the "district-of-columbia" tag.
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How do you dispute a large bill for damages?
Suppose that a person T (for tenant) had a year ago rented an apartment that had some water damage due to a pipe bursting inside the building. There was a lot of back and forth between T and the ...
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How long does a contractor or retailer have to complete a project after a deposit is given
Suppose a person A is building a new dwelling. In order to receive a certificate of occupancy from my municipality A needs to meet building code requirements - A needs to have a bathroom sink ...
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How long must one wait before re-parking in the same time-limited parking spot in Seattle?
Many parking spots in Seattle are time-limited, e.g. 2 hours:
How long must one wait before re-parking in the such time-limited parking spots in Seattle (Washington state, United States)?
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Street sign on the same pole: "Pay to park" and "No Stop". Which one applies before the pole, and which one applies after the pole?
I saw two street signs on the same pole, one is "Pay to park" and the other one is "No Stops": which one applies before the sign, and which one applies after the sign? Location: ...
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in washington state can a divorce case last 32 months [closed]
, i purchased divorce packet and met with someone from legal aid 2 weekends in a row where she asked the questions and i answered..she filled my answers in the blanks..she filed paperwork after i saw ...
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Can parents force their teenage children to get vaccinated?
The Los Angeles school district recently made the Covid vaccine mandatory for attendance. What’s special about the Covid vaccine is that it’s supposed to be given out not just to first graders (who ...
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If someone erroneously places a sticker on my car, are they obliged to remove it and, if necessary, clean any residual mark left by it?
I parked my car in some parking lot and the security mistakenly placed a sticker in it warning that it may get towed even though I did have the authorization to park my park at that location. I don't ...
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Automatic Lease Renewal Laws in Washington State
Washington state has the following law regarding the automatic renewal of a rental agreement (link here)
(1) Unless otherwise agreed rental agreements shall be for a term of one year. Any rental ...
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will an attorney handle a case that involves taking the county of which he serves to court? [closed]
Will an attorney handle a case that involves taking the county he serves to court?? State of Washington county of Lewis.
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is an 11 year order for protection legal
it appears as if an order for protection has been altered but I need to be educated on whether or not it is possible for an Order for Protection to be effective for 11 years when the defendant has a ...
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Are any permits required for an unofficial learning pod of homeschooled children?
A relative of mine lives in Washington and would like to start a "learning pod" for their children which would work as follows:
One parent contracts a teacher to work for them full time
All ...
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Concerns with working as a Teenager
I am a 13 year old. I am wanting to work at my town's local book shop. I live in Washington, USA. I can't find any online documents regarding if I can or cannot work there.
According to official D.O.L....
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Can I form an LLC without a primary office physical address, preferably in Washington or Delaware? [closed]
Can I form an LLC without a primary office physical address, preferably in Washington or Delaware?
I am a "digit nomad": I am a US citizen but have no long-term physical address anywhere in ...
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Can a company officially decide to break the law since the penalty for breaking it is cheaper than following it?
For example imagine a company in Washington that needs a temporary building for its workers to live in during the summer. Instead of bothering with permits, they rapidly construct a dormitory for ...
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Asking for a payment to release funds
A while back, a friend of mine did a dumb: she gave her savings to some guy in return for a vague contract to invest it for high returns. This wasn't an Internet/email thing; she knew this guy in ...
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Can washington residents play online poker fundraiser?
Can a Washington State resident play poker online for a fund-raiser that's hosted by an organization outside of the state of Washington?
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Why might a landlord spend so much time at the house they're renting? How do I resolve this?
Just moved into a new place... renting a single room with three other guys each renting their own rooms. Ive been here a month; they've been here for significantly longer.
The landlord spends far too ...
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Is it illegal to carry someone else's ID or credit card?
I was watching a video by RealWorldPolice about a high school student who was arrested for carrying a loaded gun into his school in Seattle, WA. Footage of the entire search, detainment, and arrest of ...
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Friend wants to put me on his insurance, how can this bite me in the ass if we get into an accident?
UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON STATE, PIERCE COUNTY, TACOMA CITY
I have a house mate who is disabled due to a stroke and cannot drive his car. He suggested to me that I can drive his car and in return i ...
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Is it legal to record your room mates, without their permission or knowledge in "community areas"?
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hey guys, i have a question, i understand that the law right now is that you cannot legally record a phone call in Washington state without ...
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Can I get in trouble for unknowingly receiving and selling stolen property?
UNITED STATES: WASHINGTON STATE: PIERCE COUNTY: TACOMA CITY
My friend gifted me a bunch of useless crap, and I'm trying to sell garbage on offer up now. Can people get in trouble for unknowingly ...
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If a lease provision says that a tenant has to accept revisions, how extensive can the revisions be?
This is in the state of Washington.
The lease states that
after the expiration, the lease will automatically renew for successive terms of one month each
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Is a Washington State tile contractor responsible for failed work installed incorrectly after 2 years?
We had our main floor and 4 showers tiled by a contractor who was recommended by the tile supplier. Within two years of the tile completion, the shower tile loosed and lifted and water leaked under ...
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Can I carry a Miniature knife at school?
I have a small necklace knife where the blade is less than 1 inch or 2 1/2 cm I live in Washington and go to high school would it be legal to carry such a small knife in a pocket in my backpack? it is ...
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In Washington state must a doctor report things that happened in the past?
Are Washington state's mandated reporting requirements triggered if a doctor discovers that their adult patient had been abused in the past? What if there are no longer any 'protected populations' at ...
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Job interview according to the laws of Washington State, USA
According to the laws of Washington State, USA;
1) Is it legal for a person to be asked their preferred pronouns during an candidate job interview?
2) Is it legal for a company to ask anything that ...
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Using an Apartment's Recycling Bin
An individual drives into an apartment complex, of which they do not reside, and adds an item to the recycling bin. This occurance is hypothetically during COVID-19, during Washington's "Stay Home, ...
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Criminal transmission of COVID-19? Knowingly exposing vulnerable individuals
This is a related question. The difference here is that the other question is asking about criminal negligence; someone doing something without considering the harm it may cause. My question is about ...
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Removeing critical parts considered safe storage of a gun? "RCW 9.41.360: Unsafe storage of a firearm."
I wish to store my AR-15 with the BCG (bolt carrier group) removed, rather than use a lock. I prefer this because it's easy to do, easy to undo, and more aesthetically pleasing than the cable lock I ...
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Can my gym charge me monthly dues even though it shut down due to the coronavirus epidemic?
My local gym shut its doors on March 16th due to a government decree requiring all non essential services to be closed until further notice. Today (March 18th) I was surprised to find out that the gym ...
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Quitclaim reversal in Washington state. Statue of limitations? Options? Legal recourse?
My question involves real estate located in the State of: Washington
My home, has been hostilely taken over. It appears after my home was legally purchased and transferred into my name, that a ...
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Who owns security camera video of locations open to the public?
I once lost my wallet. I had a hunch that it might have fallen out of my pocket when I was pumping gas. I went back to the pumps and asked if I could see the security video around the time I was there,...
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Does one have legal right to access possessions "land locked" in a co-tenant's room?
Alice has possessions in a storage closet that requires traversing roommate Bob's bedroom to access. There was a preexisting oral agreement granting Alice reasonable easement. Bob eventually decides ...
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What are the consequences of failing to pay a citation for expired vehicle registration in Washington?
What can happen? A license suspension, or the involvement of debt collection agencies?
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How do you pass a DUI test if you're just clumsy?
I never drink or do drugs, but I have tried the "heel-to-toe straight line" test and the "raise your foot for 30 seconds" test, and I find both of them to be difficult or impossible.
I have seen ...
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Isn't it illegal to block wheelchair access to sidewalks with your vehicle?
I live in Federal Way, Washington State. Many of my neighbors continually park their vehicles, blocking wheelchair access to our sidewalks. I can't find the RCW for it, but I am positive that it is ...
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Can a Condominium Association Incorporate Without All Owners?
If after purchasing a property in a Condominium Association, and it is discovered that the corporation was administratively "dissolved" years ago, can that association refile Articles of Incorporation ...
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traffic stop, do you have to give id if no crime was commited?
If you are involved in a traffic stop where the officer can not provide you with a crime you have committed or a ordinance you have broken is the officer allowed (legally) to ask/demand your id?
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Can apartment switch to month-to-month and refuse Lease without consent?
I'm in dire straights atm regarding my apartment.
I reside in Washington State, and for two years now I've been leased to an apartment. We renewed the first year without issue. However, during the ...
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Are standard apartment leases' hold harmless clauses legally enforceable?
I happened to be looking through a new apartment lease and saw the following clause:
HOLD HARMLESS FOR GUESTS. To the fullest extend permitted by law, Residents agree to defend, protect, indemnify, ...
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Is There a Default Position on Beverage Refills?
This question was inspired by a 2014 case in South Carolina, where a man named Christopher Lewis was given a $525 ticket (later reduced to a warning) for refilling a drink at a VA Medical Center.
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Is there a standard end of lease time in Washington?
I live in Seattle, and my lease is up soon, however it doesn't specify what time of day we have to be out of the unit, as my previous leases have.
I reviewed the RCW and local law, but could find no ...
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Do drivers have a right to remain in their vehicle? [duplicate]
If stopped by a police officer, do drivers have a right to remain in their vehicle? I’m unable to find any specific RCW regulation for Washington state.
I feel that a person, not the subject of ...
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How to handle Traffic Court ignoring basic rights
I requested a trial by jury in WA state for a traffic ticket (I know not a standard or suggested move as I understand, but I figured if I was going to court, I might as well have the satisfaction of ...
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Is it legal for a car dealership to change the lender on your loan without notifying you and/or resigning?
Context: I live in Seattle and bought a car earlier last month, when we found the car we wanted and negotiated a price we got our loan financed through a particular lender. Fast forward a couple weeks ...
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Are warning labels required by law in Washington State
I'm relatively new to Stack Exchange but I figured that for the sake of my question this is the most relevant website to ask on since I am researching the health risks of energy drinks. I have ...
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Can a realtor take marketing photos of the interior of a rental for selling the property?
Can a property manager allow a realtor to come into your place to take photos of the interior - including your furniture and personal items - to publish these online to sell the property?
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Can a landlord charge an addendum fee to add/drop a name on an existing lease
Can a landlord charge an addendum fee of $250 to add/drop a name on an existing lease in Washington State, USA?
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My apartment complex's hot tub has been broken for multiple months now. I wouldn't have lived here if not for the hot tub
Over the summer (about 4-5 months ago), the hot tub in my apartment complex broke. I contacted the complex owners, and they said it would take a couple of weeks to fix. I've contacted them multiple ...
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What are the taxes I need to pay for revenues from an online tutoring business based in Washington State?
I initially plan to conduct business without any incorporation. That is, I plan to report my business revenues as personal income on the 1040 and file a Schedule C-EZ (or Schedule C, depending on how ...
