Landlord tenant laws in WA state, tenant's rights in WA state

There is no legal time limit that defines a guest versus a roomate. There is no requirement for a background check, though a land owner may...

Rcw chapter 59.18, WA residential landlord tenant act, 30 day notice to tenant to vacate

Yes, she is correct. The nickname "20-day notice" is a misnomer that often causes confusion. It does NOT mean add twenty days to the current...

WA residential landlord tenant act rcw 59.18, tenant's rights against paying entire utility bill

Do you have a writen lease? Does it state you pay utilities? If so, does it disclose you are paying the garbage bill for both units?

RCW 59.18 residential landlord tenant act, landlord's right to evict tenants

Probably, but I would not shut off the water to do it. Was there a lease? If so, did they pay rent? Are they month to month? If there is no...

Strictly speaking, no. If you paid a deposit then the landlord must, among other requirements, give an accounting to you within 14 days of your...

Commerical tenant's rights under WA landlord tenant act against new landlord not allowing front window advertising

Check you lease. Does it have language about signage? Does it have any language that allows him to have the paint removed and charge you for...

If the landlord failed to give us a copy of the lease are we still liable for the rent

Probably. First, you may be evicted as unlawful occupants if the lease does not allow unauthorized occupants. If you choose to continue...

WA state landlord tenant act, landlord refusing to rent based on discrimination to tenant

Exotic dancers are probably not a protected class. There was a proposed bill in Olympia that would have made discrimination in housing based...

Rcw chapter 59.18, residential landlord tenant act, tenant's right to contest landlord sale of house

Generally, yes. The landlord as owner can sell the property, subject to the terms of the lease. The tenant has a duty to allow the owner to...

Washington residential landlord tenant act, landlord's right to evict tenants

If the tenants are month to month, serve a notice terminating tenancy. This notice is ofter referred to as a "20-day Notice". This is a bit of...