If a landlord enters my leased building without any prior notice, is he breaking the lease and if so, does the lease become void

This is a breach of the landlord's duties. In this circumstance, you can give the landlord a written notice identifying the date and time of the...

Can a landlord hold part of my security deposit for routine carpet cleaning?

If the carpet was professionally cleaned before you move and you did not return it in the same condition, the landlord can charge for that cost. ...

Do I need a tenant / landlord attorney?

Your options depend on what your agreement with the roommate is. If he is a month-to-month tenant, you can give him a 20 day notice to vacate...

We moved to an apartment in April 2014 . 2 months later we got bug bites. Can we sue the landlord?

The landlord has a duty to provide a reasonable regime for pest control, RCW 59.18.060, but does not have to guarantee a permanently bug-free...

You do not have to return the keys before the end of your lease. You can offer to lock them in the house on the 31st, mail them to the landlord,...

I am a small time LL in seattle. A tenant is going to sue me for not providing her entire deposit within the 14 days required

If your version of events is correct, you have a very strong defense. You appear to be able to prove you accounted for her deposit within the...

If you are not in the middle of a term agreement, you can change the rules on 30 days advance notice. Imposing a 1% per diem late fee is...

How to evict even though history of accepting partial payments?

Yes, eviction is still possible. Accepting a partial payment does not waive your right to collect the balance. You may have been working with...

Can the sheriff seize property for debt collection?

A writ of execution directing the sheriff to seize the debtor's personal property and sell it at auction is possible, but probably not practical...

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We damaged a table and the landlord is 'replacing' it from our deposit. We like the table, do we have a right to it?

If a repair will not adequately restore the damaged table, it is reasonable to completely replace it, but you should not be responsible for the...

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