In process/looking for new apt. credit check say's "outstanding debt to former landlord ", what can be done or what can I do?

You can dispute the debt with your former landlord. If he kept a deposit that you believe should be refunded, you can sue your former landlord is...

Holding deposit and application fee?

If your landlord does a tenant screening, he is required to provide you with notice in advance that identifies the criteria under which he can...

Landlord has retained refund past 14 days to pay for my power bill which is in my name.

You don't state a question here. If you are seeking return of your deposit, your landlord is required to account for it within 14 days of the date...

How do I get my things from my house that my roommate just laid claim to. He scare me and is trying to say I abandoned it.

Neither your landlord nor your roommate can exclude you from the property without a court order. If you have not been evicted by a court, you can...

Last night I came home and my roommates/landlord changed the locks. Yes I'm behind on rent and have been for several months

The landlord cannot change the locks for non-payment of rent even if you share the unit. If you abandoned the apartment, he could, provided he...

Can the landlord change my lease if I am now month to month

The landlord is required to maintain any appliance that he provided, and he may not increase the rent as a penalty for you requesting repairs. ...

No. As long as the complaint reasonably identifies the defendants, it is valid.

Your landlord is required to maintain any appliances that he provided in reasonably good working order. RCW 59.18.060(8). It is unusual for a...

Can they ask for a deposit for existing apartment?

It is a standard policy for apartments to require you to pay off debts to prior landlords or impose other conditions before renting to you. You...

Can my landlord change the terms of the current lease before it expires?

The change becomes effective for you at the end of your current lease. If you already have insurance, just send it over and don't worry about it.