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Can a landlord be fined for violation of "quiet enjoyment" if written notice is given and another instance occurs?
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Answered on July 23, 2009
There is a statute directly on point for the situation you are describing. Go read RCW 59 18 150. It provides a fine of $100 for every unauthorized...
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Can I sue my Aladdin Camelot apartment complex for damaging my rental history?
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Answered on July 22, 2009
Hmm. Interesting question. This sounds like a defamation/false light claim and a Federal Fair Debt Reporting Practices Act Claim. As always, a good...
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Will this allow me to break my lease?
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Answered on July 22, 2009
Probably. Please read my Tenant's Relocation remedy Legal Guide on this site. Likely it applies to your situation. You have to follow the steps in...
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If a rental agreement states the landlord has 30 days to refund the deposit, does this clause supercede the 14-day requirement?
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Answered on July 22, 2009
The statute trumps your rental agreement. The statute has an express provision about lease agreements that impose greater burdens on tenants than...
We have raw sewage in our yard the landlord doesn't want anyone to know. should the health dept be notified and what about us?
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Answered on July 22, 2009
No. Never take legal advice from a person who may be a future adversary. Be sure to write your landlord and advise him formally of the problem. I...
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While first moving into our apartment, we realized there were fleas left from the last tenant. Can we get out of our lease?
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Answered on July 22, 2009
Your landlord has a duty to control infestations of critters at the beginning of the lease. RCW 59 18 060 This is not your responsibility and you...
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What action can a landlord take against tenant who still owes rent
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Answered on July 22, 2009
If you were unable to serve him then you don't have a judgment. Because there is no judgment, from a strictly legal standpoint he doesn't owe you...
Does landlord have to give notice when shutting off water.
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Answered on July 22, 2009
Your landlord can interrupt utility service for a "brief" period in order to allow repairs, but should give you advance notice so you can plan...
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How to pursue action for unpaid rent?
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Answered on July 21, 2009
You'd need to review your lease to determine your remedies specifically, but generally speaking you can give your non-paying leasehold tenant a...
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I have not received anything from the rental agency and its been 21 days, what can I do
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Answered on July 21, 2009
Go to your nearest District Court and file a small claims action. Ask for TWICE the deposit amount plus pre-judgment interest at 12% and your fees...
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