My immediate thought is that you are being called by a debt collector. The First Rule of debt collecting is that they cannot lie to you. If this...

Does requiring a tenant to contain their dangerous pets or to move them to another location constitute breaking the lease?

Washington does not have a "one free bite" law. The owner of a dog that is aggressive can be made to control the dog. Check to see if your county...

What proof is needed to kick me out for marijuana? My land lord say they smelt it but I don't smoke marijuana.

You have an excellent substantive defense to your landlord's attempt to evict you. The 3-day is going to say it is for "waste or nuisance" and your...

Can I get evicted because my landlord claims to have smelt marijuana or does she need proof of it?

It is interesting that you probably cannot be evicted for smoking cigarettes in your rental property, because your landlord cannot enforce rules...

If amount stated is far from correct on a three day at court during unlawful detainer if proven will process have to restart

Mr. Weatherstone has got this exactly right. If the amount you owe is $1,000.00, and the amount the landlord demanded was $1,001, and you deposited...

If a neighbor was robbed and I'm afraid to stay here on the bottom floor next to the parking can I break my lease 1 mo. early?

Your better reasoning would be to request that your landlord release you from your obligations as that would be a reasonable accommodation for your...

If i paid my rent plus late fees for apr and noted that on the check and it was cashed can i be evicted for prior fees or rent

Whether you have a written agreement or not, the Prime Directive of being a tenant is to pay the rent on time each and every month without further...

I received a judgment against a tenant who was living in my home while I was working overseas for unpaid rent, utilities & fees.

Congratulations on your sucessful lawsuit. A judgment is good for ten years, and after that it can be extended for more time if necessary. Having...

My understanding in WA, on late fees for rent , that it cannot exceed 7% of rent, true or untrue?

Agree with Mr. Weatherstone. What they cannot do is charge you for attorney's fees without a court order so authorizing. You can ask for an...

The RLTA recently changed to require landlords to provide carbon monoxide alarms to tenants. That is why they gave you one. That said, if your...