Can my landlord/management co. back down from lease agreement noise violations if the tenant has medical/mental health issues?

If the landlord does not believe there is a lease violation, he does not have to issue a notice. Landlords will rarely get involved in tenant...

Can our landlords that live next door make us move our car if we park in front of their house?

The landlord does not own the street, so he cannot make you move your car unless the lease provides otherwise. If you are parked illegally, he can...

Rental House Right to Access is State of Washington

You can enter without the tenant's permission if you give written notice at least two days in advance that complies with the landlord-tenant act. ...

Should I sign a lease for an apartment electronically in King County, Washington State?

You can sign a lease electronically. Washington adopted a procedure for electronic signatures that requires digital authentication through an...

Can you still get garnished 25% of your normal earnings even when you are receiving a paycheck that is less than usual?

Your paycheck can be garnished for up to 25% of your actual pay. If you are paid $1,000.00 instead of $2,000.00 for example, the maximum...

Is it legal to rent a house to someone with no heat or hot water?

The property must be habitable and must have, among other things, working plumbing and a supply of hot and cold water. RCW 59.18.060(8), (11). In...

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What truly is normal wear and tear?

When he moves, the tenant must return the premises to the condition it was in at move-in, less normal wear and tear. RCW 59.18.130(10). Normal...

Can I keep pre-paid security deposit for my loss if tenant changed mind before signing lease and I have declined other tenant?

You can only take a non-refundable holding fee if you provide a written agreement identifying the basis under which it will be kept or returned. ...

Do I have any renter rights if I'm not the renter who applied for the lease, but AM indicated as someone who will be living....

Your follow-up stated you are worried your ex-boyfriend will try to evict you. If he is the only tenant on the lease and you are listed only as an...

My "disabled" tenant gave (then received) a 30 day notice to vacate, 1 day before the agreed upon date has said s/he wont move:

If the tenant agreed it writing to move by a particular date, he does not have much basis to request to stay longer--the date is his, not...