There is a statute around 59.18.115 that discusses repair and deduct remedies. It is very detailed and if you don't read the entire thing and...

Really bad landlord DV victim needs advice

Start by reviewing RCW 59 18 575. Then strongly consider filing a small claims suit to recover the money that they withheld. I know it seems...

If the tenant is responsible for water bills and there is a main break, who is responsible?

Don't deduct and repair without reading the entire statute first. Also, the previous answer does not specify that any notices between a landlord...

Should I let my tennats pay the rent 30 days late?

It depends on what you want to have happen. You can accept rent late, or you can commence an eviction action. It will cost you approximately a...

I agree that the landlord has no right to reserve the occupation of the driveway for himself or his employees if he all ready leased you the house...

Eviction Certified mail was resent two months later - No date changes

There is no such thing as an "eviction letter". There is an eviction pre-suit notice; there is a summons and complaint. The pre-suit notice can be...

Possibly, it depends. If the case was a kind where attorney fees are available, then you could ask for fees - if you incurred fees. There are also...

I live in a house that I put in my son's name

I am sorry about your loss of your husband, and I agree with Mr. Frederick. If you cannot afford an attorney (or even if you are just worried you...

What are my rights and what can I do in response to my landlord breaching the lease?

Rgardless of whether your lease says "landlord can gain entry by banging on the windows at any ime", that is unenforceable. See RCW 59 18 230. If...

Is a Breach of Rental Contract and Can I legally leave.

The RLTA does not allow you to be required to give 60 day's notice under any circumstances. See RCW 59 18 230. What your landlord has done here is...