Domestic Violence and Rental Agreements... Can the victim REQUIRE the abuser stay on the lease so rent continues to be split?

The RLTA has a couple of comparably new sub-sections addressing victim's rights in rental property when there is a no-contact or DVPO in place...

Can I sue my ex-landlord because he did not divulge the insufficient heat issue before I moved in with my chronically ill child?

You can sue for any theory, but you are unlikely to recover anything unless you review Washington's RLTA and follow the rules. First, you have to...

If the rental agreement calls for late charges or bounced check charges, then yes. They go on a 10-day notice to comply. But the landlord can serve...

Can a landlord charge a late fee if the tenant pays part of their rent on time?

Theoretically the rent is due on its due date, but the whole amount, not some portion thereof. The remedy for the landlord is to commence an...

Can a landlord charge for cleaning after a tenant moves out if there was no cleaning deposit or security deposit?

Mr. Alexander is right. Your landlord can charge you the cost of repairing any damage you did to the property during your tenancy. Of course...

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I am looking to sell my condo and I have a roommate with a lease till February. Can I terminate the contract early?

Nobody here can give you accurate legal advice without reviewing your lease. Assuming it is a lease, then if it runs to February, then you can't...

Mr. Aaron is right. In WA, Deducting money your landlord owes you from your rent will end badly. First, deductions have to follow a long,...

When forced to go to court to reclaim a deposit from a former landlord in Seattle, can the landlord sue for damages?

That is the huge question. You might want to discuss this with your legislator. RCW 59 18 280 contains this paradox, by limiting the landlord's...

What is the quickest way to evict a roommate?

Also please investigate a protection order for your aunt and or your grandmother. They may qualify as vulnerable persons. Elizabeth Powell

Can my landlord charge me for storage if I forget belongings after my rental period/move-out date?

No matter what your contract or your landlord says, in WA there is no "distress for rent" or a landlord's lien on your personal property. Previous...