What are my rights for renting a home in possible foreclosure? Should I always be packed up ready to move?

You are responsible for the rent and the other obligations under the contract as long as the landlord owns the house (and possibly afterward, to...

I paid rent in exchange for child care for a Nanny. due to her negligence in upkeep of the apt I was charged. what can I do?

You are fully liable to your landlord for any breach of the lease. Your contract with your nanny may require her to repay you, or may require you...

Do I need lawyer?

Your landlord is not required to allow you to be present for the final walk-through. You are only required to keep the property undamaged and to...

Landlord charging for basic cleaning on move out when we paid a non refundable cleaning fee on move in.

The statute prohibits charges for "normal" cleaning. If you left the apartment unusually dirty, your landlord can charge for the excessive work. ...

If a tenant is arrested for assaulting another tenant or the landlord, you can terminate his tenancy immediately. RCW 59.18.180(4). If there was...

Laws for proper 48 hour notice

The entry statute, RCW 59.18.150, was revised last summer to require specific beginning and end dates to the proposed entry. The entry can only be...

NEW RENTER IS TAKING OCCUPANCY JUNE 1, 2013. He wants to deposit 1st months rent and deposit into my account now

It is a good idea to get the first, last, and deposit before allowing the new tenant to move in. Most landlords require this of all new tenants. ...

Do I need to return a tenant's deposit within 14 days if they left a car on the property?

You must account for the deposit within 14 days of when the tenants vacate. If they gave you the keys four days early, you count from date earlier...

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Other than fair dealing, are there special rules in Washington that apply to holding non-residential security deposits?

Non-residential, non-farm leases are governed almost exclusively by the written agreement. As long as the terms in your agreement are commercially...

Our landlord will not give us our prorated rent. What's the next step?

It appears your landlord acted reasonably diligently, fixing the heat in only eight days. Unless your lease specifically provides otherwise, you...