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I live in Washington State and I have 1 month left on my apartment lease what is the legal ramifications if I move out early

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Basically you would owe for the month of April for both locations. The landlord may be able to take you to small claims court to get a judgement...

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Im being evicted.times are hard and fell behind in rent do i need or can i get a public defender

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

The Housing Justice Project has an office at the Kent Regional Justice Center (Superior Courthouse in Kent) that provides free legal...

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Can landlord charge for cleaning if they didn't do a walk through, and keep deposit if lease broken legally?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

Sue in small claims court for double the amount of the deposit, plus court costs, plus any attorney fees you pay, or hire a local attorney do bring...

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Can I serve a 3-day to vacate notice for violation of Zero Tolerance for Criminal Activity addendum under these circumstances?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

Nope, RCW 59.18.580 is very clear on this issue.

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When your contract is no longer good; what do you do when you want to move out but landlord says you have to pay $3200 to leave?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

If you are currently on a month to month agreement (no new lease was signed) then you may end the tenancy with a simple 20 day written notice. The...

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Can I be evicted from home with 14 days notice after leasee Dies?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

It may be arguable that you have been a tenant for the past three years and are entitled protections of the Seattle Just Cause ordinance. Your...

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Will I be liable for last months' rent.

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

If the lease requires you to pay rent for the next few months, then you most likely will be liable for rent until the expiration of the lease or...

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Tenant has failed to pay rent this month. posted 3 day order to pay or quit on door today also mailed him a copy. 2 questions

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

March 39th is an interesting date to end a tenancy. Regardless, failure to pay the rent after issuance of a three day pay or vacate notice allows...

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Can landlord charge "late fees" when there was no lease or documented statement of amount late fees might be if charged?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

Late fees are contractual. This means there must be a written lease to prove the fees that may be charged. If you feel your landlord has...

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Apartment manager messes up on our lease... And makes US pay?

Ryan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

I agree with Ms. Powell, you should not have to pay back the past rent of $50 per month because that was not the contract that you signed. ...

Ryan J. Weatherstone's Answers (811)

I live in Washington State and I have 1 month left on my apartment lease what is the legal ramifications if I move out early

Im being evicted.times are hard and fell behind in rent do i need or can i get a public defender

Can landlord charge for cleaning if they didn't do a walk through, and keep deposit if lease broken legally?

Can I serve a 3-day to vacate notice for violation of Zero Tolerance for Criminal Activity addendum under these circumstances?

When your contract is no longer good; what do you do when you want to move out but landlord says you have to pay $3200 to leave?

Can I be evicted from home with 14 days notice after leasee Dies?

Will I be liable for last months' rent.

Tenant has failed to pay rent this month. posted 3 day order to pay or quit on door today also mailed him a copy. 2 questions

Can landlord charge "late fees" when there was no lease or documented statement of amount late fees might be if charged?

Apartment manager messes up on our lease... And makes US pay?