Can my landlord have a cleaning contest, where one tenant would receive half one months rent off?

I agree fully with Mr. Weatherstone. I only add that the landlord is still responsible for cleaning the common areas, even with this contest. If...

Tenant moved things into house, paid first month rent, but never moved in. 6 months later still no payments and never moved in.

Your question is confusing because you say both that the tenant never moved in and that his stuff is still there. If the tenant is using the room...

Moving out prior to lease end due to medical.

A medical reason is not, by itself, a reason to break a lease. If you chose to rent a walk-up, knowing there was no elevator, the lack of elevator...

A tenant vacates when she unambiguously indicates she no longer intends to "possess," meaning have control of not live in, the space. Giving back...

Foreclosure on a refinance mortgage in Washington state

Probably not, but you would have to look at your loan documents to know for sure. A refinance is just a new mortgage in almost all circumstances...

My older brother has rented a room to a young couple they have broken the roomate agreement how can we evict them

A landlord whose tenant is violating the behavior terms of a lease may serve a ten day notice to comply or vacate. This applies to you as a...

I have a tenant that has not paid rent for a year. I am still bound by the mo. to m. lease when serve an unlawful detainer?

If you allowed this tenant to move-in, the lease still applies. However, this is good for you. In Washington, anyone who has been on property for...

MY WIFE LEFT ME 3 MONTHS AGO WHATIS MY RIGHTS CAN I MOVE IN A ROOM MATE

If you own the property, you can rent a part of it out even without your wife's consent. If you are renting, you should check your lease...

I want the current renters gone from the premises so I may prepare it for sale. I don't want a legal eviction.

If the written agreement is month to month, you can give both renters a notice of termination of tenancy for the end of the month that is at least...

We have damage in my rental property in the bathroom, is the tenant responsible?

Recaulking is routine maintenance that the landlord is always responsible for in Washington. Tenants, on the other hand, are responsible for...