My lease is up and because I only verbally gave my wish not to renew my lease can they hold me over an additional month

RCW 59.18.200 states that in order to end a month to month tenancy that 20 days notice must be given in writing. You may want to look over your...

Gave notice to my apartments i was moving out on may 12th, and was out by may 30th. they are charging me for rent for june now.

If you gave notice on May 12th, that would not be the 20 required days. If a 20 day notice is given with less than 20 days left in the rental...

I was threatened by landlord.

A provision requiring a tenant to pay the landlord's attorney fees regardless of the outcome of the case is an invalid provision. Most well...

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What rights does an authorized medical marijuana patient have under the WA State Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act?

I would just like to add a few items to my previous answer. The court has ruled that a Public Housing Authority does not have to reasonably...

What rights does an authorized medical marijuana patient have under the WA State Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act?

I agree with the previous poster, this is an issue that could go either way at this point. While you are most likely protected from state law...

Is there a legal way to end my lease 6 months early if I and my wife feel unsafe in the apartment that we are renting?

Regarding the electrical outlet, RCW 59.18.070 provides the manner in which you would let your landlord know about the dangerous condition that...

RCW 59.18.070 states that a landlord must begin to remedy the situation with in 72 hours of written notice. The important aspects of this statute...

Eviction for Breach of Contract?

Even in an eviction proceedings, after the tenant vacates the landlord should still provide a a statement of damages and charges pursuant to...

WA Law - Tenant-Landlord or Transient Housing?

You may want to consider going to the Housing Justice Project in Seattle for help with your issue. They are open M-F from 8:30-10:10 am and 4-5:30...

I was recently denied access to a bldg I rented 4 over 20 yrs , I still have tools n personal papers inside , can't acces them

If you still have property on the premises, you should contact the police in order to see if they will provide standby while you retrieve your...