WA residential landlord tenant act, rcw chapter 59.18, landlord's rights, tenant's duty to pay rent

You must serve a notice to pay rent or vacate. It must be served in a manner in strict compliance with statute. See my Legal Guid on avvo.com...

First and foremost if the tenant left things a landlord need to be very careful to assume abandonment. Abandonment must be clear and unequivical. ...

WA residential landlord tenant act, RCW chapter 59.18 landlord's failure to fix defective condition

The landlord has a right to rent out all the units, so the fact you did not get a new one - in and of itself - is probably not a valid...

WA state landlord tenant act, landlord's right to sue former tenant for damage to unit

Whether damages is normal wear and tear is in the details and in the end is subjective. People hang pictures, mirrors, etc. Cleaning the carpet...

WA state landlord tenant act, landlord's right to collect rent after tenant provides notice to vacate

It depends, but generally - Yes. The term "20 day notice" is a bit of a misnomer and causes confusion. It does NOT mean add 20 days to the...

If it is in the lease. Otherwise, only if you damage it beyond normal wear and tear.

Washington residential landlord tenant act rcw 59.18, landlord's rights when tenants do not pay bills

Small Claims Court is probably the most economical venue as attorneys are not allowed for either side. Just be sure the lease clearly spells out...

WA state landlord tenant act, landlords rights and responsibilities to tenant

First, I think this is mere puffing. If the sheriff is looking for them I do not think they really want to go to court. Generally in...

WA state landlord tenant law, landlord's responsibility providing window treatment

You could argue that is implied. However, if nothing is in writing it may be difficult to enforce this interpretation as the landlord may state it...

Does your landlord know your son is allergic to bees? Have you reduced this to writing? RCW 59.18.070 (1) requires the landlord to commence...