Can my landlord raise my rent in my tax credit apartment when their signed and dated policy on move-in stated they would not?

The tax credit regulations are lengthy and complicated. Some of the rules override lease provisions and some are governed by the contract between...

You can only sue again for the same violation if the case was dismissed "without prejudice." If the case was dismissed "with prejudice," that...

Does landlord need to provide a account statement for the security deposit to tenant?

You are required to disclose the name and address of the bank and give the tenant a written receipt for the deposit. The account must also be one...

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Can I bring additional evidence to small claim court when I am appealing the original ruling?

Generally, you cannot present new evidence unless it was unavailable at the original hearing or the judge did not allow it for some reason that was...

Why is it ok for the Landlord to send a presumed debt to collection without first contacting me?

Your landlord is not required to report the debt to you, but you can dispute the debt with the collection company and request verification. The 30...

Can my landlord increase my rent by 20% with less than 30 days notice, then ask for 20 days notice to move out?

This depends on the nature of your lease. Some leases become month to month automatically when the initial term ends. If this is the case, the...

Do I have to pay even if occupancy or possession never occurred??

Unfortunately, there is not a clear answer, but you have a good defense because the lease was not signed or notarized (so far as you know) by the...

I rented one master room to a renter for $500 a month on the month-to-month payment. He had two months behind. What can I do?

You can evict on either a 3 day or 20 day notice. I recommend giving both and suing on whichever notice is valid first (the 3 day if he doesn't...

An unlicensed vender is operating in violation of state law. You can make a complaint to the Washington Department of Financial Institutions. The...

How to terminate a lease agreement early

Smoking is allowed unless the lease prohibits it. However, if your tenant is month to month, you can give a 30 day notice of change in terms and...