Commercial lease with rights of first refusal contract does not specify we match the new tenants offer.

A right of first refusal is purely a contractual right and courts will rarely add terms that are not specified in the contract. If your option is...

What should I do with inherited tenants that had verbal leases with prior owner?

You should put all the tenants on written leases using a form you are comfortable with because it will include the additional rules (like late...

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My landlord is trying to charge me almost $1800 over and above the security deposit...new floors...window sills painting.

You are not required to participate in mediation, but it is a good idea. Usually, the small claims court will have mediators available if both...

After the Landlord returns deposit with deductions, if refuted, can he then claim other charges?

There are two sets of duties involved. First, if the landlord does not account for the deposit within 14 days, he must refund the tenant's deposit...

Can I sue for damages caused to my property due to homes defective maintenance after notifying landlord of problem?

If the tenant is not on a term lease, the best option is to give 20 days' notice and vacate the property. There are provisions in the...

You can try to have the default vacated because of your error. If the delay is short, a court will usually do this if you have a defense to the...

My landlord has served a written notice to vacate premises by 31st July on 9th July. I think it not according to the agreement

Your analysis appears to be correct. The default requirement is for a landlord to give at least 20 days' notice. RCW 59.18.200. A landlord can...

RCW 59.18.280 and intentional refusal

Your fact pattern and timeline sounds annoying, but does not seem like an intentional violation to me. You have your money now, so your only...

I owe late fees can i make payment arrangemens before they try to evict me?

You can always offer a payment plan, but the landlord does not have to agree to one. At a minimum, the landlord must give you a notice to pay rent...

If a landlord orders a tenant out but the tenant doesn't know about the Just Cause Ordinance, what recourse is there afterward?

The Just Cause ordinance provides for statutory damages for certain types of breaches, but your primary right it to make improper notices...