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I am renting a room in a house. The original contract says "you can't make house modifications". I removed an old, nonworking
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Answered on June 18, 2013
Shawn - the owner cannot do their own electrical work unless they personally reside in the property AND unless they possess an unexpired and...
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What is and where can I find a solid Washington State Lease Agreement? for Residential apartment use. Thankyou!
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Answered on June 18, 2013
The MLS standard lease contains terms that are completely unenforceable. The best way to get a lease that works for you is to hire a lawyer to...
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[WA] Is there a way for me to leave my lease given exposure to sewage material?
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Answered on June 16, 2013
Please start with written notice to your landlord about the problem. After 24 hours, contact the City of Seattle. The Code Enforcement office can...
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I have a court filing because a family member took my identity and was evicted in my name, how can I have this dismissed?
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Answered on June 16, 2013
If you have a copy of the credit report that reported the conduct that resulted in your inability to pass a tenant screening, please don't hesitate...
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Hello,
I leased a guest home 7 months ago that has had problems with water. I have gone days without water each month.
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Answered on June 16, 2013
Code Enforcement misunderstands RCW 59.18.085. There is no "maintenance time out" in a residential tenancy. But unfortunately, you will not get...
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Who is at fault when the landlord changes the lease after the lease has been signed, but no keys of the property have been given
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Answered on June 16, 2013
Landlords are generally on their very best behavior before you move in. On these facts, I would RUN in the opposite direction. Find a new place to...
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What it a tenant right to moving into and Apt to find mold and it sinks of cigarettes.
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Answered on June 16, 2013
Start with notice in writing of the issues with the new apartment. Then carefully read RCW 59.18.090. This probably isn't enough to trigger...
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Hello, I have a couple of questions regarding renters rights.
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Answered on June 11, 2013
The City of Seattle has an excellent website where you can get answers to your questions about rent increases and the timing thereof and the...
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Are tenants responsible for paying for fixing an oven if we rent?
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Answered on June 11, 2013
Be sure when you alert your landlord to a maintenance issue that you do it in writing. Under the RLTA, all notices between landlords and tenants...
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Can I be compensated in WA for my landlord breaching the lease even if I have moved out please read more below.
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Answered on June 10, 2013
The RLTA doesn't specifically address mold, but it does address "exposure of the occupants to the weather". See RCW 59 18 115 (3). Mold is *always*...
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