Can my landlord evict me for nonpayment of late fees and/or a plumbing bill?

If you signed a one year lease, check to see if there was a holdover clause. A holdover clause extends the terms and conditions of a lease beyond...

After 15 weeks of m/m tenancy Real Estate agents are showing our rental due to foreclosure. Do I have to keep paying rent?

Never withhold rent. A landlord still has a right to collect the rent even if the property is in the foreclosure process. If you have a valid...

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Can my tenant grow marijuana in his unit if he has a medical marijuana card?

There may be an ADA complaint if you do not allow them to grow . . . if they are growing legally. In order to evict a tenant under the...

A tenant is only required to give a maximum of twenty days notice prior to the end of the period. Thus in most lease agreements and month to month...

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What recourse do we have to get the money we are due?

If the amount in controversy is under $5000, you could file a small claims action against her. The cost is usually about $37-40 to file the...

Tenant's rensposibility for structural damages

A tenant is only responsible for the damages that they caused beyond normal wear and tear. From the facts you have put forth, you may not owe the...

My water has been shut off due to plumbing issues. How long does my landlord have to fix it?

RCW 59.18.070 states that 24 hours after written notification from the tenant, the landlord must commence repairs for water issues. This means...

Can an eviction for nonpayment of rent be stopped in king co

There is the option to ask the court to stay the eviction pending a revision hearing. In order to be granted a stay, the court will most likely...

Eviction defenese in king co show cause hearing for non payment of rent

You need to show up at the Housing Justice Project on the day of your hearing. There is one located in Seattle and one in Kent. They provide free...

With no signed agreement, but having given me a reciept, can the landlord consider the security deposit forfiet?

Hello, RCW 59.18.253 outlines when a holding deposit is considered valid. It sounds as though the landlord did give you a receipt, but was...