Moved into new apartment, landlord did not request move-in damage report

Your plan of writing up a list is a really good one and I think you should do that. Also, you should take a lot of pictures. Truly photos are worth...

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Is my landlord required to reimburse me?

Probably not. The RLTA has a way to address issues like this, but withholding rent will get you evicted. Unless the landlord's promises about the...

A tenancy based on a job is not subject to the RLTA, unfortunately. But no matter what, no one can take or retain your property without your...

Can a WA state landlord spend the last month's deposit? Isn't it supposed to go into an escrow account with the deposit?

The landlord cannot spend the deposit or the last month's rent until it is earned. The trade-off is they get to keep the interest they earn on the...

How many days notice does a landlord have to give a sub leaser?

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your exact standing in this situation turns on how you came to be the tenant. If your landlord knew you were...

The lease is valid for one year, but no longer than that. After that the agreement becomes a month to month and can be ended with a 20-day notice...

Modifying a 12 month lease agreement on a rental real estate property?

This situation is a complete mess. In the first place, a tenant does not have "standing" to ask a court to evict another tenant. The landlord is...

Expire of lease

In WA, if your lease has expired generally it becomes a month to month with all the other terms staying the same. Either of you can terminate the...

No check list?

When you take a deposit, you are supposed to have a checklist to prove the condition of the place at the beginning of the tenancy, as you know. The...

The surest way to evict a renter is to give them a 20-day notice to vacate. So long as it is served on or before the 10th of the month, it is...