Do I owe a property management company money?

I agree with you. As you did not sign the lease, you haven't formed an enforceable contract and the property management should give you your money...

Can my landlord charge my boyfriend a seperate rent along with first and last months rent if he is joining my household?

I agree with you that your landlord is on shaky ground asking for an entire new rental agreement for your boyfriend. The downside of failing to...

On the RCW 59.18.055, what it the form called that you take to the judge, so he can allow you to serve people by register mail

I agree with Mr. Weatherstone. I know this process looks easy but it is not. You need to lawyer up. Elizabeth Powell

Eviction questions and landlord refusing major repairs

This is what I call the unholy bargain because it *always* ends in tears. For somebody. Landlords cannot agree to waive their maintenance...

Does a Lease agreement outweigh the law?

The RLTA has a specific provision that says that lease terms that are inconsistent with the RLTA are unenforceable. That is at RCW 59.18.230. So if...

How do I serve an eviction summons and complaint, and unlawful detainer to a tenant by register mail, couldnt be served in perso

You need to go back to the Court and get permission from the judge to serve by posting and mailing. See RCW 59.18.055. Registered mail will not get...

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Can i live in a apt where a tenant is receiving section 8 as a live in care provider...

The short answer is "probably yes, you can stay" but the reasoning is a little complicated. Your COPES person needs reasonable accommodation in...

How do I find court papers for a counterclaim for eviction in the state of Washington? Landlord refuses to except my rent X2.

Mr. Weatherstone's right. This turns on whether you have a lease that has not by its terms expired. If you do, then you can pay your money into the...

Can a landlord just post a new rule in our mobile home park without proper notice to tenants?

Landlords are terrified that they are going to get sued if something happens on their property, and mobile home park landlords especially. I think...

Can someone have a lease agreement on a house that is already going into foreclosure?

Yes, you can have a lease on property that is going to be foreclosed - happens all the time, sometimes the tenant has no idea this is happening,...