Our commercial rental is delaying returning our deposit for over 3 months because they need to cancel a check, is that legit?

Unless the lease specifies a deadline for the landlord to account for your deposit, he must do so within a commercially reasonable time. There is...

How to evict girlfriend from house

You can terminate a roommate by giving reasonable notice of the termination date, or by changing the rules of her tenancy and evicting her for...

Can I break my 9 month lease and move due to rodent problem?

You can terminate your lease if the landlord is not meeting his duties to you. Your landlord is required to have a reasonable program for pest...

The jets went out in the inside master bathtub 8 mos into the lease. Am I obligated to repair? Outdoor Jacuzzi works.

You are required by RCW 59.18.060(5) to keep the premises in as good a condition as they were in when the tenancy commenced, and to make any...

I am a Landlord & my tenant had a sewer flood

You cannot use the security deposit while the tenant is still in possession. If the tenant has not paid the full deposit, you can give her a 10...

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This is an unusual billing practice, but not prohibited. The state landlord-tenant act does not limit whether or how a landlord can charge for...

22 YEARS A TENANT, LANDLORD SIGNS OFF CHECKLIST CARPETS, WALLS & BLINDS, THEN CHARGES LABOR FOR THE REPAIRS. CAN THEY DO THIS?

There is no standard life for a carpet, it depends on the grade and type of carpet; each one will have a manufacturer suggested lifespan. For the...

Seattle restricts construction noise in residential zones to 55 dB, but there are numerous exceptions and variances available. SMC 25.08.410. If...

Can we refuse to let our landlady photograph our home?

No. A landlord has a right to reasonable access to the property. Taking photos for sale is common and reasonable. Any one who looks at the...

Collection Agency won judgment against me. Am I allowed to sell my car and buy another one, or trade it for another one?

You can sell or trade in the car provided the creditor doesn't have a lien on the car itself. A judgment does not automatically lien personal...