Can I be responsible for the cost of replacing the carpet in my apartment?

The problem is your cat damaged the carpet. See RCW 59.18.280. The carpet probably had an effective life of 12 years. If the landlord all ready got...

I've been involved in litigation over this question and so far the answer is no. See the contractors registration act "anyone engaged in the...

Can I serve a 20-Day to terminate tenancy notice the month I want tenant out and with out giving a reason?

If you have a lease that has not by its terms expired then you can't use a 20-day. You can't ask her to voluntarily vacate either. You can't make...

Tenant's spouse is military. Can he break his lease?

Not sure that either of your tenants has reviewed the RLTA. Married persons in WA are jointly and severally liable on agreements entered into by...

Can I get sued by my roommate by taking my son out the home of a yr lease cuz of health problems and not fairness in home

The RLTA provides that you can ask your landlord to fix this situation, and if they don't you can leave. See RCW 59.18.090. What you cannot do is...

Can my landlord increase my damage deposit

A deposit is supposed to be paid when you move in, not a year later. If you have subsidized housing you have a housing caseworker, and you should...

Does an apartment complex in the state of WA have to prove damages they claim prior tenants made?

Read RCW 59.18.280, all the way through. Ostensibly it appears to be about protecting tenant's deposits, but the last line says "Nothing shall...

Can I evict my roommate that's on the lease with me for a yr?

If you and your roommate are both on the lease, then you don't have standing to evict her because you are not her landlord, you are a tenant just...

Landlord increased rent without recent notice-Was notified of an increase in July '11, rent was only now increased for April '12

I admit I have never seen this particular fact pattern. There is a theory called waiver or laches - the idea that a party could do something, but...

Can i be charged for a deposit if there was no walk through?

As you could testify that you all ready paid this value, and the landlord has an obligation to provide you with a receipt for any moneys that you...