Written by attorney Ronald Sarno, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Getting started (In this article L. = Landlord; T. = Tenant).. If the prospective T has viewed the premises and agreed to rent, there follows a set of mutual rules, requirements and regulations. If... more
Written by attorney James Dibbini, over 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
A holdover proceeding is a proceeding to evict a tenant on any grounds other than the nonpayment of rent. A landlord generally initiates a holdover proceeding when a tenant stays past the expiration... more
Written by attorney Michael Werner, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
How Large Can a Security Deposit Be?. First, the Act sets limits on the amount that a landlord can hold as a security deposit. For the first year of a residential lease, the landlord can hold no... more
Written by attorney Richard Koman, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Can you work it out?. You have a right to prompt payment of the rent. If the rent is late or not forthcoming, you have a right to possession. But perhaps you can work out an arrangement with your... more
Written by attorney Elizabeth Powell, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Notify Your Landlord in Writing of the Substandard or Dangerous Condition . Even if your landlord has personal knowledge of the problem, write to them at the address where you pay rent and notify... more
Written by attorney Ian White, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Landlord Making Claim on Security Deposit. If a landlord intends on making a claim on part or all of a tenant's security deposit, the landlord then has 30 days after the tenant vacates to impose a... more
Written by attorney James Studt, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
READ THIS FIRST!. This guide is an informal description of the process of issuing a notice to pay rent or vacate to residential tenants in Washington state. This guide is applicable ONLY in... more
Written by attorney Nick Passe, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Gather your Information. Bring all your records together and speak to any witnesses you have before you file the action. Once the case is filed you are out your filing fee money and you don't want... more
Written by attorney Samuel Cooper, 20 days ago.
So, you have rented the perfect home. You finally got that last box unpacked. Time for a glass of wine, dock the iPhone, and play your favorite Schubert, or maybe you kick back on the couch, pop open... more
Written by attorney Joseph Harper, 11 days ago.
If you are renting your home, whether it is a single family dwelling or an apartment, and you discover a notice of foreclosure posted on the property, you may be wondering if you still need to pay... more
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