How I can get out of this lease . A friend of ours bought and paid cash for the house . we now rent from her .

There is a list of landlord's responsibilities under RCW 59.18.060 of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. If you believe your landlord is not...

How much can a landlord add in late fees each month?

The lease states the terms for adding late fees. If there is no lease, the landlord may not charge late fees. If the lease states, for example,...

Tenants refuse to comply with the lease agreement . When I gave the 10 days comply letter should it read if not comply 10 days

A proper 10-day notice must contain the alternative language that the tenant may comply OR vacate. If this alternative language is not containined...

The house we are renting just got sold and the new Landlord wants us out in 60 days what can we do?

The fact the new owner used a 60 day notice suggests the property may have been sold at a foreclosure sale. If you have a copy of the lease you...

Can our lease agreement be changed from a 2 year agreement to a 1 year agreement under bankruptcy?

If you file for bankruptcy you have the option of accepting the lease as it is or rejecting it. If you reject the lease but remain in possession...

My landlord did not pay the water bill and it got shut off do we still have to give him 20 days notice to move out if no water?

If you gave written notice to your landlord that there is no water and the landlord has taken no action for 24 hours you may terminate your lease...

You are not required to give a second notice. If you have delivered a 10-day notice to comply or vacate and the tenants have not complied you may...

I am wondering if I can break my lease in Washington State after barely living in my unit a month?

Under the Washington Landlord-Tenant Act, if there are defects in the premises as you describe you must first give the landlord written notice and...

Fire Damage at Rental Property

By insuring that the premises are safe and habitable after the fire you have met your duties as a landlord under Washington law. It is good for...

How can I evict a person from my home that has no contract with me?

The first step is to give your tenant a proper written notice of violation of the terms of her tenancy. You have established that the monthly rent...