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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Attention and Effort Clause (State of Washington, USA)
I need some clarification on this Attention and Effort clause in a non-compete document presented to me (as part of an employment offer).
ATTENTION AND EFFORT. During employment, Employee will ...
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How do I get a regulation changed in my state?
I am looking to request a change in Washington States cryptocurrency regulations. Where would I start and at what point if any does a petition become important?
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Can someone collect on an oral agreement that included an invalid tenancy
If someone were to offer up their lease in a living space that they were signed to without properly subleasing it through property management, are they legally allowed to collect rent in the state of ...
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Auto insurances disagreement on fault share - scenarios?
Here is the situation in US, Washington state:
a car collision happened between A and B
a police made a report claiming that party A is at fault (not available to insurance companies at this point)
B'...
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How do computer trespass laws intersect with public records laws in Washington state?
Suppose a state-run organization in Washington state receives a public records request that is broad (but not overly broad). In attempting to fulfill the request, an employee discovers that some ...
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My car was towed out of the city to another county, do city laws apply to maximum fees?
My car was Towed out of Seattle and into Burien, the Seattle website listing maximum fees a towing company can charge says "From private property in Seattle", am I correct in reading that as ...
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A contractor did nothing including no contact for over 90 days - can he put a lien now? [closed]
Suppose a person A had a contractor B do work on A's home that ended six months ago and then there was some followup paperwork that last had action in April. The last communication was in May.
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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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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 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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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 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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Trying to negotiate rental contract
I live in Washington state and am trying to negotiate some terms in the rental agreement (Specifics below). The corporation representative replied due to fair housing laws they are unable to modify ...
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Can I Sue my Brother?
My brother took my mother and stepfathers ashes to his house in Eastern Wa., and gave me none to have for my own keepsakes. I wanted to make a necklace from them.
That was in 1997, and I've got much ...
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Is it legal to record video in my own dorm room?
I live on a campus in Washington State (at a public/state-funded school) and am interested in recording video (no audio) 24/7 in my dorm room without explicitly informing people who come in. I'm not ...
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Laser Laws (Washington State/U.S.)
I'm interested in purchasing a laser source for some product development as a side project, however I understand lasers are a touchy subject.
So, what are some proper avenues to pursue when ...
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Legal requirements for Board of Directors & officers for WA state worker co-ops
Myself and several friends are planning on starting a for profit worker-owned cooperative business that will provide landscaping services in Washington state. We have decided to form our cooperative ...
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Can one legally use force to stop someone from damaging their property? [duplicate]
Alice is throwing rocks through Bob's house's windows. Bob asks Alice to stop, but she ignores him, and continues.
Is Bob legally allowed to use force to make Alice stop damaging his property?
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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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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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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 ...
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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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What is the minimum effort required to validate that a landlord-tenant communication is genuine if it isn't signed?
In the state of Washington can tenants disregard written communications from landlords if they are not signed?
For example, if 2 printed letters are posted (on different days) notifying of a rent ...
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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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Temporarily housing a construction worker [closed]
There is a construction worker that has their own abode in a different state and is in process of moving to Washington State. It would be convenient to allow them to stay in my home under construction....
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Does a road street sign about parking apply before or after the sign in the United States?
I wonder whether a road street sign about parking applies before or after the sign. Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
Example: in the picture below, I wonder whether the 3-minute ...
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Is shipping an 80% lower to someone in Washington Illegal
I was apart of a conversation where one person who lives in the state of Washington wanted someone who lives in Texas to buy a glock 80% lower for them and ship it to them in Texas. To me, this sounds ...
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What should I have in writing to say that I'm giving someone an auto loan?
My mother has recently gotten a new car - something that has needed to happen for a long time. However, she's generally not comfortable being in debt - especially not to banks.
I've agreed to lend ...
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Is it legal to record your room mates, without their permission or knowledge in "community areas"?
UNITED STATES: WASHINGTON STATE: PIERCE COUNTY: TACOMA CITY
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 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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Arrested for trespassing in church open to public [closed]
A friend in WA State was recently arrested and indicted for criminal trespassing at a church. Video evidence is clear: no disruption. No outstanding warrants nor trespass. A member of the church said ...
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