Is the law regarding 20 days notice to vacate the same for commercial as well as residential landlords and tenants?

Commercial leases are usually governed by the terms of the lease or rental agreement. RCW 50.04.020 states that "When premises are rented for an...

You raise 2 issues here, one is whether a 2 year lease is illegal, and whether a rent increase is legal if your current 1 year lease is expiring. ...

Is there anyway to get the tenant out without going through the expense of court?

The only way to get the tenant out without a court order would be come to some type of agreement with the tenant. In reality, without a court...

Who is responsible to pay the rent when it was paid by cashiers check?

The question would come down to whether or not you tendered rent. If you usually place the rent in the "rent drop box" and it is accepted, simply...

How can I file a writ of restitution?

You may want to make sure the case is still open, the court usually does a review after 60 days to make sure the case is on schedule. Without...

Can a landlord tell you not to let your family visit in WA?

There is no statute in Washington that addresses this issue, but there may be a reasonable accommodation request under the ADA. Your friend may...

How do I go about getting my deposit back from my ex-landlord?

A landlord is required to return your deposit within 14 days or provide a statement why it is not being returned in full. If the amount is under...

When serving a notice to terminate tenancy do you need to serve a copy on ALL tenants, even if under 18?

It would only cost 88 cents and the price of 2 more pieces of paper to make sure that it was done correctly. It is better to provide the notice to...

Is it legal to give 30 day notice to your landlord on any day other than the 1st of the month?

A landlord can only require a maximum of 20 days notice under the RLTA. Usually when providing notice to terminate a tenancy there must be at...

Do I have a right to my rental records, since i have not received my deposit within 14 days?

You always have a right to have a copy of your lease, your move in inspection list, and a receipt for the deposit that you put down. If it has...