I was given an illegal 60 day notice to terminate tenancy. What do I do?

Please reach out to the Washington State Attorney General's office for assistance with questions about the moratorium. If you are in the City of...

Am I responsible to pay for temporary housing and moving my things due to repairs that were not my fault?

Please contact the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. They have a unit devoted to landlord-tenant issues. You are quite likely...

What to do when my landlord threatened to kick us out?

Refusing to accept a deposit payment plan is not an action taken in good faith. Consider contacting the AG's office because the moratorium prevents...

Do I have a solid case or should I just pay to get it off my credit?

As always, it depends. This isn't an argument you will win on principle, it is a question of how much money is at issue and how willing you are to...

Every tenancy in Washington carries with it a covenant of quiet enjoyment. It is a vague idea, but basically that you pay your rent and you have a...

Need future squatters out of our home because they want tostay after the lease is up and we need to sell, COVID troubles.

Under the Eviction moratorium, you can send a notice stating that you are giving them sixty day's notice that you will be selling the property, and...

Seattle - 45 day renter - lease violation with cat and hasn't paid move in deposit.. Do I have recourse during COVID? ?

Hi Mr. Gordon: An unpermitted cat isn't going to violate the moratorium to the extend that you need to force an eviction right now. Using the rent...

Can I break my lease if I feel threatened by my neighbors ?

The RLTA contains provisions regarding DV and Harassment. See RCW 59.18.575, .580. Still, using this requires giving written notice (not an email,...

How do I get in contact with my landlord and seize my property as a tenant?

Hello: The RLTA was enacted in 1972, and all the various sub-statutes about notice require the tenant to contact the landlord "in writing". An...

How do I remove my adult son from my home?

If your son lives in your house with you, and he is acting out, and you are reasonably apprehensive for your personal safety, you are eligible for...