No, you probably can't. The property management company is most likely acting as an agent of the owners. This makes the owners ultimately...

Where can I find verbiage to protect me as a landlord from damage to common/shared areas in a rental house?

This looks pretty good. But I recommend some modifications. "Negligence, misuse, or abuse" - Using this language as is creates a loophole for...

My landlord put a lock on the back entry door but did not give anyone a key is the right?

The law says the landlord must provide adequate locks and keys. It does not say that you are entitled to a key to every door. If the front door is...

I have an apt on a horse farm. Can I say no children as they can wander in the horse paddocks, open gates etc, get hurt..

Federal law prohibits refusal to rent to families with children. That said, you can make it clear to potential renters the dangers of horses and...

Can I contest a ten day notice to pay legal fees from my landlord’s attorney?

I agree with the above answer. You may want to look into having your lawyer enter a motion for Order of Limited Dissemination on the grounds that...

What do I do and who is responsible? My landlord 17 years just sold my place new owners. Old landlord shut water off. What do?

Contact the new landlord and the local water utility to restore service. You can also make demand of compensation from the old landlord. The...

If I pay first months rent without a signed lease will that imply month to month?

If they accept your rent for November you will be a month to month tenant. That does not mean they won't get your lease ready so you could move...

Renting ADU below landlords- dispute RE: reasonable accommodation, pet deposit, and fair housing in single family dwelling

Seattle municipal code may impact the legality of requiring pet deposits/fees for service/companion animals, but the cats were not companion...

How do I evict a squatter in the state of Washington?

She is not a squatter if you had any form of agreement allowing her to live on the property, she is a tenant. Hire a lawyer to do your...

What is considered proper notice to move out?

Your landlord owes you a single copy of the lease upon your written request, but that does not invalidate the lease a whole. Proper notice to...