Landlord gave us a 20 day eviction notice before our lease is up because we stay up too late

A proper notice would be a 10 day comply or vacate notice for issues concerning noise. A 10 day comply or vacate means that the landlord feels you...

I signed a 6 month lease just the beginning of this month and am only 9 days into my first month, my landlord has presented me w

An important question is whether this is a 20 day notice to vacate or a 10 day comply or vacate notice. If it is a 10 day comply or vacate notice,...

Eviction process

The process for and eviction in Washington is called an unlawful detainer action. You will have to serve them properly with a 3 day notice stating...

If you or your guest caused the damage to the door, a landlord may charge you for the cost of labor for repairing the door. $25 is a very...

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Can a appartment manager charge first last and a deposit of $1200 when the rent is $550

While the legislature has gone to great lengths to define how a deposit must be handled, it has not placed a limit on the amount a landlord may...

Can I show my rented condo to potential new tenants while my current tenant is still living there?

You need to provide the current tenant written notice of when you intend to show the condo at least 24 hours prior. RCW 59.18.150(5) states as...

How best to we address a property manager regarding a frivolous and unfounded neighbors complaint?

First things first, talking to the manager to resolve the issue was a good idea. They may be able to broker a solution to any perceived problems...

I was not notified in timely manner of neighbors water heater leak that damaged property in my storage unit. What are my rights

Hopefully your neighbor has homeowners insurance or renters insurance. If they do have insurance, you may want to make a claim for the damage to...

Resigned a lease, but husband is military and just got issued orders!

Hello, Your answer lies in RCW 59.18.220(2) "(2) Any tenant who is a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces...

Finished cleaning 12 days after move-out date while new renters were already in. When does the 14 day rule re: sec. dep. begin?

The law states that a landlord has 14 days from the time he or she learns of an abandonment or from move out date to issue you a statement of how...