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Regarding landlord tenant, can a landlord, while tenants are still in home, ask for damages??

Asked by a user in Port Angeles, WA - almost 2 years ago.

If the tenant deliberately caused damage to the property, that is considered "waste" under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. If you wish for the tenant to remain as a tenant, you can require the tenant to reimburse you for the cost of repairing the damage they caused. The best practice is to document the damage with photographs, have the repairs done by a professional, invoice the tenants, and serve them with a notice to comply or vacate if they do not pay the invoice. The matter does not...

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I live in auburn ,wa and i was told the i have to buy my own window screen but i thought if you live in appartment they provide

Asked by a user in Auburn, WA - almost 2 years ago.

The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act does not require a landlord to provide screens, but check your lease to see if screens are required.