What are the rules on the returning of the deposit after I move out of a rental house?

There isnt a lot of caselaw on this because most tenants do not have the money for a fight all the way to the Court of Appeals. But District Court...

Does the tenant have to pay the homeowners deductible?

The landlord is always responsible for maintenance. See RCW 59 18 060. You cannot agree otherwise, even if your contract says you have to. See RCW...

Our rights when we gave early termination notice to a landlord who refused to give us notice moving home?

There is no lawful way for a landlord to unilaterally terminate a lease before the lease term is up. You and the landlord *could* make an...

Landlord let the home go into foreclosure, VASH & a DV protection order are also involved. Please advise

Well it is a DV question, actually. What you need to bring for the hearing is a copy of RCW 59.18.575 which provides protection for DV victims such...

Can a District Court case be transferred to another state? And how do I do that?

If you as the defendant request affirmative relief, arguably you have invoked the jurisdiction of the court where the action was filed. If you...

What can I do

Please see my Legal Guide on Tenant Relocation remedies. You have to give notice in writing to the landlord of the deficiencies you are...

3-day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate

You can serve it personally, you can have a friend serve it, or you can have the sheriff serve it. What you cannot serve yourself is the summons...

Landlords are required to conduct themselves in good faith. Good faith does not include refusing a timely tender of rent because the landlord wants...

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Does giving notice in December that failure to pay rent on time going forward constitute notice?

Because every notice you give has to be in writing. You can't base an eviction lawsuit on your word. The eviction statute is at RCW 59 12. It...

What rights do I have as a landlord regarding a tenants' pets?

The RLTA allows you as the landlord to decide whether or not to accept pets. If your contract says that your tenant can have pets, then they can....