Can landlords take money out of my rent to pay for other "costs"?

Mr. Cutting is correct that a landlord may not apply funds for rent to issues not addressed in lease agreement. He also correctly addresses what...

I rented a house, signed the lease. When the lease came back after 4 months a section was added to the lease.

Ms. Powell has provided some top notch adivce, I just want to reiterate a point that she made concerning the balance of power and fairness under...

What are my options as a townhome owner with renters making my life hell in the state of wash? noise day and night.

If you are the landlord you may give them a 10 day comply or vacate notice to comply with the lease and community rules if applicable. If you are...

What can my landlord do about my downstairs complaint over intercourse noise?

You have the right to enjoy your property just as much as the neighbor below you. So long as the noise does not rise to the level of nuisance,...

Is it mandatory to have renter's insurance to live in an apt. complex?

If your lease states that you must have renters insurance, you must have renters insurance. Look over your lease to see if that provision is in...

In WA state does the landlord forfeit the deposit if she does not disclose where my deposit was held during my tenancy?

There is no case law on the matter but you could make a strong case that collecting a deposit is a landlord's privilege under the law so long as...

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An eviction summons, amended or not, must contain the directions on how to respond to the summons. If there are no fax numbers, or physical...

What is my first step? Washington state landlord here, needs advice.

I agree with Mr. Matthews, hiring an attorney is most likely the best possible route. There are many pitfalls when conducting an unlawful...

How many days do they have to give me?

If you do not get your deposit back, sue the landlord in small claims court for double the deposit. Regarding the amount of notice you are...

Seattle Notice to Terminate Lease

It really depends how the lease is worded. If it allows for a holdover provision, one can make a very strong argument that you are required to...