What can happen if I as a renter do not give notice of vacating?

I agree with the previous answer and you can get stuck with rent or a new lease if it renews automatically. Give notice and even if it will be...

On a month to month lease agreement and the landlord is trying to sell the property how long do I have before I have to move

The notice period is 20 days before the end of a rental period. You should talk with your landlord and make sure that the escrow company knows of...

Can we hold back our rent till our leaky roof is fixed & fixed right? tired of living in puddles& electrical hazard!

I agree with the excellent answer provided by Mr. Kaminski. Written Notice is the start of the cure period after the landlord fails to keep the...

Am I in the wrong or right??

I agree with the previous excellent answer. Written notice ( pen and paper) starts the notice and it is then up to the landlord to remedy the...

Can I get my down payment back?

Without seeing the contract it is difficult to say what your termination rights are. If you have not taken delivery and you can show it was not...

Does WA law allow homeowners who dispute assessments to pay them and then sue in small claims court to get their money back?

You could pay under protest, and then sue. However the case would be very fact intensive and an audit to establish your claims as fact would be...

I am looking to rent a manufactured home in a community and they want to charge a monthly fee if I am a smoker and a smoking dep

I agree with the answer above. The fee sounds like a pet fee and if you don't agree then you are free to rent elsewhere. You may be able to...

The law does not require it, however most lenders will not fund unless there is an escrow account and title company. The title company escrow...

How can we stop a collection agency from garnishing my husband's wages.....again?

I agree with the previous answer. The agency can apply fees and costs to each garnishment. If you have the ability you may reach an agreement for a...

Does our landlord need to give us more notice to sign a new lease?

I agree with the previous answer. The notice will be effective in the future , so you will need to make some decisions about the lease soon. Good...