If there is a landlord-tenant relationship, regardless of the familial tie, the landlord must use the court process to remove a tenant. Self-help...

Washington Landlord Tenant law has changed drastically in the past 2 years. New laws have come into effect that require strict compliance with...

An interesting and important question will be whether a landlord tenant relationship was created. That will determine whether or not you would...

There are two main types of evictions, ejectment and unlawful detainer. Unlawful detainer is the faster process, but it does require the creation...

I agree with Mr. Nguyen, it will be important to review the contractual requirements with an landlord-tenant attorney to determine if there is a...

Ultimately the question comes down to whether you would be bound by any contract you entered into before you turn 18. There is nothing stopping...

Rental debts incurred during the pandemic were not absolved under the Governor's or other local eviction moratoriums. If a landlord is owed a...

Can landlord charge late fees on late fees, and evict, even if rent is paid on time subsequent months?

The City of Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspections has a Property Owner and Tenant Assistance unit that enforces Seattle's landlord...

What do i do with a former tenant?

In order to collect a deposit in Washington state, the landlord needs to provide a checklist detailing the condition of the unit at move-in. ...

In the City limits of Seattle, 90 day's notice is required to terminate a residential tenancy for the purposes of the sale of a single family home....