My rental unit has a leak that pours all through my kitchen cabinets and floors, my landlord wont fix home smells like mold

Your landlord has a duty to keep the walls and roof in good condition and to keep the entire premises weathertight. RCW 59.18.060. If you are...

I agree with Mr. Tingvall, you may have a right to sue the seller, who also appears to be the landlord, for breach of warranty arising out of the...

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Retainer was signed for $500 on a house advertised at $1400/mth. lanlord changed rent to $1500/mth the next day Is that legal?

A landlord may take a deposit to keep a particular house available to a prospective tenant after the unit is offered to the tenant. RCW...

Where in the UCC/RCW does it talk about lifespan of 12 years for carpet/personal property?

There is not a statutory lifespan for consumer goods like carpets. Rather, different quality and grade of carpets last different periods of time. ...

Who is responsible for damage to premises in WA State?

A tenant shall not intentionally or negligently damage any part of the dwelling or allow any person acting under his control to do so. RCW...

I am a home owner who has a long term tenant (rents a room in my house) who has GOT TO GO ! I've given him a 20 day notice

I agree with Mr. Weatherstone, but I would like to add some details to get you started. If your tenant is on a month-to-month agreement, you can...

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I've been in unit for 3 1/2 years and paid security and pet deposit already and landlord now wants more security $ is this legal

If your lease is month to month, your landlord can change the terms of the agreement following proper notice. The notice of the change must be...

What do I do if my landlord refused my notice to vacate at the end of my lease?

I agree with Ms. Powell. What is essential is sending written notice to the address specified on the lease. Landlords are merchants and are...

Can a lanlord charge my boyfriend 1st, last and current months rent for moving in, even if I have already paid them?

Yes, but only if the landlord gives proper notice. If you are moving him in, not the landlord, he is either your subtenant or your cotenant and is...

Am I bound to an oral month to month agreement? Do I owe the property management company money?

With certain exceptions, a month to month agreement is just as valid as a written agreement; however the terms are more difficult to prove. From...