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I am having a dispute with a neighbor over a vegetation crossing over onto my property. Do I have the right to cut down or kill the vegetation that is over my property line?
Property disputes are considered a private civil matter and are not generally regulated by city ordinance. You may contact a private attorney who specializes in such matters. If you qualify for low-income representation, you may contact Benton-Franklin Legal Aid, Columbia Legal Services, or The Northwest Justice Project for potential assistance.
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Can the Kennewick City Attorney’s Office provide me representation, legal advice, or a legal referral to help me in my civil dispute or family law matter?
No, the City Attorney’s Office attorney and staff are prohibited by ethical code from representing private clients in court and from dispensing advice or referring to a specific private attorney. You may check the phone book for a list of local attorneys. If you qualify for low-income representation, you may contact Benton-Franklin Legal Aid, Columbia Legal Services, or The Northwest Justice Project for potential assistance.
2.
I am having a dispute with my landlord over the conditions of my property, something he or she is doing or refusing to do, or other practices I feel are unjust. Will you please help me?
Landlord-Tenant Issues are considered a private civil matter and are not generally regulated by city ordinances. You may contact a private attorney who specializes in such matters. If you qualify for low-income representation, you may contact Benton-Franklin Legal Aid, Columbia Legal Services, or The Northwest Justice Project for potential assistance. The Benton Franklin Community Action Committee may also have services available to assist you.
Additional information may be found in RCW Chapter 59.19 and at the
Washington State Attorney General’s Office.
3.
I am having problems with a tenant and would like to start eviction procedures. How can I do that?
Landlord-Tenant Issues are considered a private civil matter and are not generally regulated by city ordinances. You may contact a private attorney who specializes in such matters. Additional information may be found in RCW Chapter 59.19 and at the
Washington State Attorney General’s Office.
4.
I am having a dispute with a neighbor over a vegetation crossing over onto my property. Do I have the right to cut down or kill the vegetation that is over my property line?
Property disputes are considered a private civil matter and are not generally regulated by city ordinance. You may contact a private attorney who specializes in such matters. If you qualify for low-income representation, you may contact Benton-Franklin Legal Aid, Columbia Legal Services, or The Northwest Justice Project for potential assistance.
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