You are vulnerable to the tenant's claims because the state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) does not allow landlords to be relieved of...

You are mistaken in your assertion that the animal did not cause "damage." An emotional support animal is not the same as a service animal. What...

What is the nicest, safest, and easiest way to evict my roommate who is not on the lease?

Roommate evictions are impossible under landlord-tenant law, especially if the landlord is still accepting rent through the payment portal. ...

Is a "Preliminary Deposit Report" compliant under RCW 59.18.280?

"... once they have received all work orders and receipts." If that is the full extent of the landlord's identification of missing records, I...

What can we do about a situation with our landlord?

The issues you refer to are not sufficiently identified for a reliable evaluation. State law strictly prohibits landlords from retaliating against...

Wondering if this was a legal summons and what I can do about it?

Delivery of a summons to a private mail drop, or to a post office box, is invalid service. Be aware, however, that if the plaintiff's process...

Noticed problems immediately in newly purchased car but dealer says warranty may not cover. What are my options?

A clutch is not a "wear and tear" matter in 100 miles. It is possible to destroy a clutch within that mileage if the driver deliberately abuses...

I live in an apartment complex and I am getting an assigned handicap parking spot, is it legal to have to pay for the spot ?

Your inquiry leaves out some details. If you pay when nobody else pays for their assigned parking, the charge is probably impermissible. But if...

Can i evict a subtenant using an unlawful detainer as long as I gave the subtenant a notice to vacate letter in the state of WA?

You can evict a subtenant. Maybe you already know this, but a landlord cannot evict by self-help; a landlord must have a court order. The tricky...

Do I have to pay my landlord an extra amount for going over the first of the month when moving out?

To terminate a month-to-month tenancy, a tenant needs to deliver written notice at least 20 days ahead of the next rent due date. For typical...