In WA, former landlord just e-mailed me, not returning deposit until next week at earliest.

There is no requirement that the tenant send a demand letter. I'd suggest just filing a notice of small claims and get a judge to order your...

Your best bet? Lawyer up. There are several attorneys in the state that specialize in this area. it is highly technical, and any lawyer who tells...

What happens under wa state laws if you cant pay your rent?

Tough question. Your friend may want to check with DSHS and determine whether a one-time grant is available if it will avoid opening a new TANF...

What is the next step when a tenant moves out without giving notice?

If they left you the keys that is an affirmative act that ends the tenancy. You do not have to do more to end the tenancy (you don't have to evict...

How can I get out of my lease with no penalties

Your best answer is knowledge. Go review my Legal Guide on Tenant's Relocation Remedies. It cites to RCW 59 18 085 and RCW 59 18 115. The spiders...

Can a landlord delay return of deposit past 14 days with letter.

Read RCW 59 18 280 and see what your remedy is if they fail to provide the information about your deposit timely. Never ever get in the way of...

Can a moble park charge 'rent' on the # of people (children) living in a home not owned by them in addition to the monthly rent?

the MHLTA requires your landlord to offer you a year to year lease and if you want to opt out there is specific documentation they have to provide....

The sewer at my house backed up by law what is the landlord responsible for in regards to clean up and fixing the plumbing

You have a remedy. It is in the RLTA. RCW 59 18 060, RCW 59 18 085 and RCW 59 18 115. You start with written notice to your landlord of the issue...

I rented an apartment for 13 months. No initial inspection, no final inspection with me present) and never given copy of lease.

Read the deposit statutes - RCW 59 18 260, 270 and 280. What qualifies as normal wear and tear and what is damage is the source of nearly endless...

The RLTA specifically provides that placing additional obligations imposed on a tenant beyond those required by statute is not enforceable. RCW 59...