How accurate is a criminal background check when filing out an application to rent an appartment?

You might want to check with the Washington State Patrol to see what is on your criminal history records. If you have a common name or if somebody...

Do i have a good case ?

The basic rule of landlord-tenant law is that the landlord always gets the rent. Yes, there are exceptions. But you are not describing one of them....

WA Question - landlord right of entry to show the premises

You are entitled to 24 hours notice of your landlord's intent to enter for purposes of showing the property. Getting notice at 2am is not...

Arguably twelve years. If the carpet is twelve years old, it is of no further economic value to the owner. See the UCC as adopted in WA at RCW...

Landlord Won't Provide Key

Your landlord doesn't need to be personally present to get the key to you. You have paid - now she needs to perform her end of the deal and provide...

What's the easiest way to get rid of a subleasing tenant from the house I have the master lease on? (WA State)?

You are effectively the landlord. You can denomiate yourself the "master tenant" if that sounds better. Yes, you have to do an official eviction....

The house I rent in WA is up for foreclosure in Aug. Our lease is up in Oct. We contacted the owner and he denies the default.

President Obama signed S. 896, P.L. 111-22 on May 20, 2009. This bill includes a nationwide 90-day pre eviction notice requirement for tenants in...

The 14 day limitation of which you speak requires you to promtly advise your tenant about the status of their deposit but you are not limited in...

Is It possible to get a refund on a Secuity deposit and rent paid on an apartment due to withholding information?

The cabinet door issue is a maintenance request. Do this in writing and keep a copy. Sounds as though you are not happy with management. A good...

Can my landlord alter my lease without my consent?

The original rental agreement with the lot description can't be unilaterally changed. There is no consideration for the change. However, in order...