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Landlords letter to tenants that are trying to avoid paying rent and monthly utility bills before they vacate tomorrow, 9/4/13
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Answered on September 06, 2013
It should stick to the point - they have failed to give adequate notice, so you are giving them a 3-day to pay or vacate the property, or a 10-day...
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With reasononable accommodation switching apt due to cig smoke can I be charged new deposits?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You might want to discuss this with the Washington State Human Rights Commission. As your request is based on the ADA, it seems logical that you...
Landlord forgot to have us sign a lease Can we can be month to month rather than a one yr lease? Can we refuse to sign it?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You cannot be held to a contract that you have not signed. Good for you for asking here rather than signing and saying you didn't mean to, that...
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Wear and tear on rental homes
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You need to advise your tenants of your plans for their deposit within 14 days. by mail or hand delivery. Your final walk through needs BOTH...
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Does this follow under the 24 hour RCW?
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Answered on September 06, 2013
You needed to MAIL or hand-deliver your repair request and the landlord has three days to fix the washer and dryer (see RCW 59.18.070). You are...
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Do I need a Lawyer?
Washington State, Walk through Check List vs Pictures.
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Answered on September 06, 2013
RCW 59.18.260 calls for a written checklist. But look at the last sentence of RCW 59.18.280. It would be better to return the deposit because you...
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Is there a statute of limitations on getting your deposit back when filing in a small claims court in Seattle?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
You can send your landlord the Notice of Small Claim using the address where you paid rent. Or you can look up the property on King County's...
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LL says I'll be charged above & beyond sec deposit if I don't clean the place to their standard, which looks unreasonable.
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Answered on September 03, 2013
You are not your landlord's serf. Your obligation under the statute is to not leave any damage. You are not obligated to restore the property to...
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My tenants think I have to Pro-rate their last months rent since they will be out Sept 17 What is the exact # RCW on that?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
Actually they owe you rent for all of September because they didn't give you notice in time in August that they were leaving. You are not obligated...
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Do I pay rent to my Landlord after the home is auctioned off?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
You can check with the County or you can attend the auction to see what happens. I agree that it is possible that your landlord isn't telling you...
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