Tenant landlord dispute. Where does she stand? Should we challenge this in small claims court or hire an attorney for the dis

It could be worth it for your sister to gather up her documents and go see a local attorney. If money is an issue, Thurston County has a volunteer...

What's the point of last months rent on a lease?

If you paid last month up front then you could not be evicted for failing to pay it. It would be very handy to have proof (receipts) that the last...

Will there be effect on our 3-day notice to quit issued in Sept 2013 if we issued another 3-day notice to pay & vacate this mo?

The no-argument notice here would be a 20-day notice terminating the tenancy. She has to receive this notice on or before the tenth of the month....

If there is no lease, how does a pro rated last month work?

If it was your agreement that rent was due and payable on the first, then arguably you would owe rent for the entire month of October. If your...

Is it legal in the state of Washington to charge a double security deposit with out really checking my credit.

If your landlord's father comes over again, call the police. Seriously. He has no right to show up and do anything, let alone curse you out. A...

I had a dispute with my landlord over the security deposit she collected when I moved in as I noticed on the front of my lease

Having a dispute about your deposit is not a basis to withhold rent. After you move out, you can sue this landlord for failing to follow the law...

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What is the Washington landlord tenant act regarding pet deposit. How much can the landlord charge for pet deposit.

A landlord can charge whatever amount he believes the market will bear. There is no requirement that it be reasonable. If he wanted a million...

What action do I take if money was already taken from my account and I have yet to move in to my apartment.

Your question contains some conflicting issues. If you signed a rental agreement, you did not buy the apartment, you are renting it. You cannot be...

How much notice must a landlord give a tenant to vacate on a month to month lease in wa state?

If the lease says either party can end the lease on 15 day's notice that is not enforceable. See RCW 59 18 230. Lease terms that are more generous...

In Washington state after being served a 3 day pay or vacate,and then files with the courts about how long tell must leave

The 3- day is the predicate notice. Three days later the landlord can file and serve the summons and complaint, and the note for hearing and the...