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• How do I Sue in Small Claims Court?

  In Small Claims Court, a person may sue for up to $5,000. This court is meant to be a relatively quick, inexpensive way to resolve disputes that you have been unable to settle. The Small Claims Court is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot participate and there are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing the lawsuit. A trial may be obtained much sooner than in other courts, and most trials are short, lasting about 20 minutes. #9940EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Somali / Soomaali

• I’ve Moved Out. My Former Landlord Says I Owe Damages.

  It is important to dispute damages you are not responsible for in writing. Sample letters to the landlord are included for you to use. #6372EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Landlord/Tenant Issues For Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking

  You should read this if you are a tenant AND a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment or stalking. You have protections under the state Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA). The RLTA is in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 59.18). #6304EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• My Landlord Locked Me Out: What Can I Do?

  Read this publication if you rent an apartment or house and your landlord changed the locks so that you cannot get into your place and you had no plans to move. #6316EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

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• I’ve Moved Out. My Former Landlord Says I Owe Damages.

  It is important to dispute damages you are not responsible for in writing. Sample letters to the landlord are included for you to use. #6372EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

Tenant Screening (1)+

• How to Stop a Landlord from Denying your Housing Application Because of an Eviction

  Many landlords automatically deny rental applications from anyone with any kind of “eviction record.” Starting June 9, 2016, a new law may allow you to get an order from the eviction court stopping tenant screening companies from using your eviction record when you apply for housing. This is called an Order of Limited Dissemination. #6303EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project