Ive been staying in a long term motel for over a month am I considered a tenant in WA and do they have to legally evict me?

Because of the moratorium, you now have standing as a tenant and cannot be evicted for failure to pay rent. You could, theoretically be evicted for...

Its not a HIPPA violation; that applies to medical providers. NW Justice Project has an office in Spokane, and you could consider reaching out to...

There is at least one exemption to this distinction - RCW 59.18.085 specifically includes persons who have been residing at a "place of transient...

How can a landlord of a small apt complex legally evict a tenant that has excessive amount of visitors that cause problems

Inslee's order expressly exempted evictions based on conduct. This isn't self-help law, please consult with a local attorney such as Brian Read who...

You can't control your neighbor, but you can control your response. First and always, notify the manager in writing and keep a copy of that...

Yes, you owe April, but if this was a fixed-term lease that ended March 31 then the notice the lease was over was in the lease, and you don't have...

Can I be charged to replace the carpet in my apartment if it's at least 6 years old?

Carpeting has a lifespan. Under the UCC, after seven years the value of the carpet has been fully utilized, and the landlord can't blame you for...

Being evicted Durning corona virus outbreak want to know how to prolong eviction

You are correct. Evictions are not supposed to proceed right now, and have been stayed through at least June 6. What you should consider doing is...

When you sue someone, the first thing they do is to look for some reason to blame you for what went wrong. When you are a plaintiff in WA, you give...

Does the WA state governor’s moratorium re Covid apply to other situations rather than just to non-payment? involves a motel.

Although under normal circumstances Washington's Attorney General does not get involved in landlord-tenant disputes, they are making an exception...