How does one get a summons for eviction to serve to a tenant? Can it be done by the landlord at the courthouse?

Yu can purchase the forms from ABC-LMI or you can go to the law library and ask there for samples. But you are held to the same standard as an...

When a tenant vacates, who owns the personal property left in the rental?

The property left behind belongs to your tenant. You have to give them notice of where the property is and you have to store it for 45 days. After...

Take your landlord to small claims. Be sure to ask for pre-judgment interest at 12%. I have written legal guides on getting your deposit back...

Automatic renewal of lease

Any attorney would need to review your lease to determine what it specifies as to when your term ends and what happens after that. A lease for a...

I agree with you that your landlord is splitting hairs. Judges see emails all the time. If your landlord could claim that they didn't receive the...

In WA state, may a landlord seek to recover for an additional roommate who moved in without formally obtaining permission?

The landlord's remedy was a 10-day notice to comply with lease terms designating the occupants of the property, not to wait a year and then try to...

Ok, I have a small claims judgement against my former landlord

Congratulations! You now have a piece of very useful paper. After thirty days, you can file that with the King County Superior Court, as a...

RCW 59 18 230 contains the answer you are looking for. No lease agreement (I'm paraphrasing) may require the tenant to waive rights or remedies...

In Spokane WA, can a tenant get out of their lease for a non-egress bedroom

Be sure to review your remedies because they may be more generous than you think. Look at RCW 59 18 085 and RCW 59 18 115 for the answers. But...

Our basement has had a leak since we moved in 11 months ago. The stench is uncredible and since my daughter is allergic to mold

Please go review my Legal Guides on Tenant Relocation Remedies. There are two statutes on point, and very specific steps you have to take in the...