Can landlord keep last month rent AND charge additional rent?

Yes, he probably can. Washington's 20-day notice provision states that you have to give notice within ten days of when the rent is due. So, if your...

What process does the landlord of an apartment have to take in order to remove roommates that are not on the rental agreement?

The landlord can issue a 10-day notice to comply with lease terms or vacate directed to the tenant with the lease, presuming that the rental...

How many days does the previous landlord have before your security deposit is return to you?

No. Judges will sometimes cut landlords slack about the timeliness of their deposit dispositions, sometimes they will hold them to the letter of...

Is there a law in WA state that requires landlords to replace carpets after a certain amount of time?

Nope. The only law is what the market will bear. If you hate the carpet, find a new place with nicer carpets, give proper notice and move out....

In WA state-would it be legal for a landlord to post rent funds 1st to the balance past due on an account before appling to rent

I agree with Mr. Nguyen that this is acceptable practice. Elizabeth Powell

Do I have a good argument and should I go to small claims court?

Write them back and explain that you relied on their representations about when they expected your decision. Keep the letter from the manager. You...

How much notice must I legally give to move? Do I have to pay when the 1st of the month comes, the whole month?

Distinguish between "moving out" and "paying rent". You can move out. The real issue is what rent are you liable for. WA has a 20-day notice...

Is there a list of allowable charges for repair and replacing items for Washington State landlords

Lightbulbs are parts of fixtures and belong to the landlord, so cannot be charged against tenants unless they were damaged by the tenant's...

WA state commercial landlord tenant laws

Commercial landlord tenant agreements are purely a matter of contract. There are no statutes on point. If you are a commercial tenant the court...

A residential lease agreement for over one year is not enforceable in Washington unless the signatures are acknowledged. If the signatures are not...