I agree with Ms. Anderson's answer completely. I would like to add that many leases contain a clause making the tenant responsible for any damage...

An owner who purchases a property with a tenant buys the property subject to the lease--he cannot evict you just because he bought the...

Washington State Foreclosure

The lender must give you a 30 day notice of default, the notice of sale must be given at least 190 days before the sale, and after the sale you...

A landlord does not have any duty to provide a good-smelling apartment. His duties are to provide an apartment that meets applicable codes and is...

How are " last month's rent " and security deposit treated when terminating a lease agreement in Seattle , WA ? RCW 59 . 18

Last month's rent is for your last month of occupancy. If you can legally terminate your lease early, you can apply the rent to March. If not,...

Can a landward charge the prior tent for carpet replacement and no replace the carpet then go and charge me for it as well

A tenant is responsible for damage he or she causes to the property, except for normal wear and tear. RCW 59.18.130(4). Carpets are a common...

Tenant trashed the place , Police was called and civil complaint from neighbors was issued . I am at loss what to do ?

The tenant is responsible for all damage that he or she caused to your property. However, if she has no money or income that is little help to...

My tenant request to added a roommate. Per the rent agreement she had to go through credit check and back ground before move in

If your lease prohibits occupancy to those identified in the lease, your remedy is to give your tenant a ten day notice to cure the breach or...

Can my landlord charge me for another whole month rent if I moved out on the 6th of the month and not the first?

A month to month tenant can terminate his lease by giving a notice at least twenty days before the end of the month. RCW 59.18.200. If you held...

After a renter has lived in a house for some years, who is responsible for painting interior walls - landlord or tenant ?

A landlord has a duty to maintain the house in the condition it was in at the commencement of the tenancy, less normal wear and tear. RCW...