Am I liable for replacing carpet in my old appt?

Without seeing your lease it is difficult to answer any LLT question, but here are some general principles: Typically you are only liable for...

Can we be charged 550.00 in normal and wear and tear cleaning?

The best answers to your questions are in your lease, because your lease probably specifies what can be taken out of the deposit. As long as the...

In Washington state, after a lease is terminated, does the landlord have the right to withhold deposit monies if...

To get out of the 14 day requirement the landlord has to give a good reason why he could not meet it. If he is incurring ongoing charges to deal...

First you should remember that your lease probably addresses a lot of these issues, and so long as those items comply with the Residential...

I'm a landlord who rented to a gal. She signed a 6 mo. lease, moved out early w/o payin & left the state.what can I do

There are really two answers to your question, one is legal and one is practical. Legally, the tenant is obligated to pay rent until you re-rent...

Do I have the right to stay at my house until my lease is up?

Your landlord needs a court order to remove you from the premises under RCW 59.18.290. In addition, if they breach the lease they need to pay your...

Can my landlord ask for another security deposit?

Every time you sign a new lease, it's a new contract, so they have a right to ask for an additional deposit. They also have the right to determine...

Would I be able to argue paying the remainder owed for breaking my lease?

The access problem (both in and out) is a violation of fire code and, if bad enough, is not livable under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW...

Good carpets can last 6 years or more. Often times landlords will keep them, however, long after they are considered spent according to the...

What can i do about someone harassing me?

You are on the right track with the first item. You'll probably want to get an antiharassment order, which you can file at the Maleng Regional...