My tentant moved out and stole our curtains and pink flamingo. They were not items on the lease.

See the last sentence of RCW 59.18.280. Be sure to mail your tenants their deposit disposition to their last known address. Or you can hand deliver...

What are my rights as a tenant in a condominium that was recently sold at a foreclose auction and is now owned by the bank?

The Bank is required to follow the Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009 whether they are aware of it, or not. The real estate agent's...

Any washington case law on smoking definition in leases?

There is no caselaw on this yet. Here are the considerations: Tenants have a right of privacy in their homes to engage in lawful activities. This...

Tenant has not paid for several months had begged,but now I don't have money to pay for mortgage

You have to utilize the juicial process to evict your non-paying tenant so you can replace them with a paying tenant. I have seen commercial...

Landlord has not made repairs as requested after 10 days. Is this considered a breach of contract and can I get my money back.

You have to be able to prove that you gave written notice to your landlord and gave them the opportunity to deal with the problems. Landlords in WA...

How much is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge for a rental property in Washington state?

There is no hard and fast answer. It has to be reasonable. If your rent is $700, and the late fee is seven million dollars, that probably isn't...

Do I need landlord's permission to make property alterations?

No. It isn't your property, it is your landlord's. What may be a terrific idea to you may be seen by your landlord as waste. There are duties of...

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What court would the attorney file my lawsuit in?

Superior Court, if the amount in controversy is over $50K and/or you need injunctive relief. District Court if the amount in controversy is less...

Eviction for cannabis vaporizing?

If you want to be the poster child for the first case argued on this subject you are welcome to do so. I'm not trying to be negative, but it is...

Can a private school withhold information from a biological parent?

Every Washington parenting plan has an entire page of warnings about compliance with the parenting plan, which includes not moving out of one's...