I agree that the landlord gets to decide what property of yours is in the common area. The risk to you is that if, while you were not home, a...

Break lease due to health issues

If you pose this as a fair housing question, yes. Everybody has a right to enjoy their housing opportunity. If they cannot enjoy their housing...

I recently signed a lease on an apartment, there is a bad mold problem and my roommate is getting sick. Why can we do?

You are proceeding correctly. Gather up your rental agreement, a copy of your notice to the management, a copy of your inspection report, a copy of...

What to do i have a check for my mother for 2700 it all she had a they send tje check to the estate and we cant cash it.

Ms. Wesley is correct - Washington has a small estate probate plan. It is simple and easy to administer. You do not need to do a probate formally...

Rental House Subdivisions - What is Required?

Chances are this is not a legal accessory dwelling unit. You can look up the property by address on the King County Property website. How is it...

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No smoke detectors at move in

The landlord is obligated by statute to provide smoke and CO detectors. RCW 59 18 060. Even if you signed a contract saying you did not want any,...

Renter in a deed in lieu of trust

If you mean a deed in lieu of foreclosure, then the bank becomes your landlord when the deed is filed and recorded. They may want you out, but you...

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What forms do I need for an eviction of a pay by the week tenant from my private home?

There aren't forms for this. If he is behind in rent, you issue a 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate for the full amount due, and then you have an...

Are we owed the remainder of our security deposit, and are these charges fair or legal?

Your landlord cannot collect or keep a damage / security deposit without a walk through checklist executed at the beginning of the tenancy. See RCW...

If you know that the other resident vandalized your car, you can advise your insurance company, or you can sue that other resident. And I'm just...