Category: Real Estate Law
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Understanding Post-Settlement Emotions: Win or Loss?
What Nobody Tells You About Winning, Losing, and Repeating Legal Mistakes Most legal content ends at the settlement. The check clears.The agreement is signed.The case is dismissed.Everyone posts a vague quote about “justice prevailing,” “moving forward,” or “trusting the process.” But almost nobody talks about what happens after. Because settlement does not magically restore relationships.…
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That Phone Call Is Costing You: Understanding Attorney Fees
An attorney explains client frustrations regarding legal billing. Clients often misunderstand that they pay for the attorney’s time, analysis, and advice, not guaranteed outcomes. Quick calls involve significant legal work, thus are billable. Clients can manage costs by consolidating questions and scheduling structured communications to align with billing practices.
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She Thought She Inherited Everything. The Trust Said Otherwise.
A widow discovers that after her husband’s death, she has limited control over their shared assets due to a revocable trust. Although she expected ownership, her sister-in-law, the trustee, must follow the trust’s strict provisions. This misunderstanding leads to conflict, highlighting the importance of trust terms over personal interpretations.
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Seattle Housing Regulations: Finding Balance Between Tenants and Landlords
The Washington Court of Appeals is reviewing Gre Downtowner LLC v. City of Seattle, a case discussing tenant protections versus potential burdens on property owners. It addresses whether the City acted within its authority regarding housing regulations. The outcome will significantly impact small landlords and the overall housing market’s stability and diversity.
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Love Is Not a Property Agreement
Buying a house with an unmarried partner can create serious legal and financial risks. Learn why title, contributions, and written agreements matter before you buy.
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Tacoma’s New Landlord Ordinance:
Holiday Gift or Lump of Coal for Landlords? On December 9, 2025, the Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 29086, an extensive amendment to the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative (LFCI) and the Rental Housing Code. Promoted as a way to protect tenants while easing pressure on small housing providers, the ordinance introduces several significant changes scheduled…
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A Landlord’s Winter Survival Guide:
Tacoma blocks most evictions from November 1 to April 1 and during the school year. Here’s how landlords can work with tenants, serve notices properly, and stay legally prepared.
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“How Will You Pay Rent After the Baby Is Born?”
In a shocking twist of landlord ignorance, one asked a pregnant tenant about her future rent payments—an outrageous violation of the Fair Housing Act. It’s not just unacceptable; it’s illegal. Keep your inquiries to income and rental history, or face the consequences. Sexism and discrimination have no place in housing.
Sadity Esq 