Should I continue to pay rent? Hire lawyer? Landlord not actively trying to re-rent apartment after I had to move out early.

A landlord is required to make reasonable efforts to relet the property when a tenant abandons. RCW 59.18.310. This means taking the same actions...

Should we get our rental deposit back from our landlords even though we broke our lease?

Your landlord is required to account for your deposit within 14 days of the date you vacate, even if you abandon or break the lease. RCW...

How do you prove you did not cause a plumbing backup in court when the landlord says you caused it after she kicks you out?

You do not have to prove anything. The landlord bears the burden of proving the damage was caused by the tenant. All you have to do is dispute...

What are the pertanent laws if landloard uses hid power to coerse sex from his tennant???

In addition to criminal laws and anti-harassment laws, a residential tenant is protected by RCW 59.18.575(4). She has a variety of options,...

How do I immediately evict someone who was arrested on a warrant, and destroyed the basement where he was staying?

As a rent paying tenant, he is entitled to be evicted using the unlawful detainer act. Because he has not paid rent, you can serve him a three day...

Can an apartment complex manager say who can not come over to my fiance apartment.

A landlord can place reasonable restrictions on the tenancy. RCW 59.18.140. It is reasonable, and common, to require every adult who lives at the...

While it may not be your "fault" morally, only you can fix the problem. If you paid by money orders, a bank should not honor them unless they are...

New Roommate Without a Lease

It's up to the landlord. Just as he can refuse to rent to your significant other, he can refuse to allow her as an authorized occupant on the...

The landlord is responsible for maintenance and repairs that are not the result of damage you caused. Unless you broke the pipe, your landlord is...

Where would I find information on carpet depreciation or atomization in washington state.

There is no statutory amortization schedule. Each carpet has an estimated lifespan based on normal use that varies depending on the quality of the...