Are rentals required to be to code?

Yes, they are. See RCW 59 18 060. You can ensure your daughter's safety by noting the issues with the wiring in writing sent to the landlords, and...

If there was no walk through checklist, your landlord could not take a deposit from you. See RCW 59 18 260. Did you have a written rental agreement...

Eviction

Your friend is correct. There is a class action in Seattle right now over what belongs in a three day notice, and the answer seems to be unpaid...

Can a landlord automatically charge carpet cleaning & painting, even when the carpets are perfect & nothing was ever put on wall

Your instincts are correct. A landlord will frequently claim as much as they think they can get away with on a deposit disposition. Have your...

I applied for a rental and got denied

Mr. Nguyen's answer is correct. You can take this document to the Washington State Human Rights Commission for redress. I hope you will consider...

Eviction process

First you have to issue a formal "three day notice to pay rent or vacate". This should be personally served, but can be posted at the property and...

Do I have to fix a dying tree and lawn?

The tree in your yard is your landlord's problem, bottom line. Tenancies have evolved from the medieval model. These days, rather than being...

Can a landlord charge for items not listed on original move-out walkthrough that we signed?

It depends. In order to give you accurate guidance, an attorney would need to see your contract, any correspondence and the walk through checklists...

You are not responsible for replacing your landlord's light bulbs, presuming you did not use them for target practice. Landlords frequently forget...

Withholding security deposit for damages

What you need is an estimate from a licensed, reliable local contractor who cleans up rentals. Craigslist may be a place to look for this sort of...