Is it the responsibility of the landlord or tenant to cover pest control expenses?

See RCW 59.18.060. If you cause the infestation it is your responsibility. If it is simply a recurring problem or something that happensat the...

How do I evict a stayer (renter) on my private property I gave space to put his trailer.

It will be more difficult to evict him, but not impossible. Write him a ten day comply or vacate notice. That is, he has ten days to begin...

Can we expect our property management to apply non-refundable fees toward carpet replacement/cleaning?

The Landlord must evaluate the damages done to the premises against your original move in checklist. Then he must send that list to you with the...

You may need to bring your lease to an attorney and have it reviewed. Most boiler-plate leases have provisions that prohibit subletting or...

It is odd that an irrigation system would be built so close to the fence that it would necessarily be damages by replacing the fence. If they want...

Is it legal for leasing company to charge tenant for 'Wear & Tear' Paint after vacating apartment ?

Check http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18.260. The landlord cannot charge for regular wear and tear. If something is in the lease...

Making a Will

You will need to make a will. You can make a will in Washington by writing down what you want it to give to someone and then sign it with two...

If the person walks out that has the lease in his name for your place and you cant afford it do I have a certain amount of time

We need more information. Does the Landlord know that you are there? Did the Landlord give you any kind of verbal or other permission for you to...

Can a Landlord Charge Bounced Check Fees Late (5 Months Later), Deducting Them from a Security Deposit?

A security deposit is to help ensure that you pay the Landlord for damages and rents. Though you did not receive the letters, if the late fees...

Management company claiming pilling from cheap carpet is cat damage and charging us for replacement.

There is no need to wait to file, though I generally send them a demand letter first, denying their claims and asking for any deposit. And yes,...