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Served tenant w/out lease a 20-day termination notice. He says he's unable to vacate & needs 14 more days. What are my options?
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Answered on November 10, 2014
What you probably want is a mutual termination of lease where you agree to extend the move out date and prorate the rent. You have to weigh that...
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Can I get out of my rental lease agreement?
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Answered on November 10, 2014
First thing's first, make sure you respond to your 10-day notice in writing. After the 10 days passes you are going to get an unlawful detainer...
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How long does our landlord have to make repairs to the 5th wheel my wife and I are renting if they are hazardous to our health.
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Answered on November 10, 2014
You are going to want to read over RCW 59.18.070. If its a condition that is hazardous to human health and safety the landlord has 24 hours. If...
In Wa can a landlord rent out a duplex on one meter and make one tenant responsible for the bill?
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Answered on November 07, 2014
I agree with Ms. Powell, it sounds like the landlord has made an unofficial duplex. I will just add that you may need to start looking for new...
If the landlord gives me the wrong name for a rent check, am I obligated to write a new check?
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Answered on November 07, 2014
Unfortunately you are going to need to write a new check. You are still on the hook for paying rent pursuant to the terms of the lease. Its...
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I am a Landlord & my tenant had a sewer flood
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Answered on November 07, 2014
Review your lease to find out what it says. Generally damage caused by the tenant is to be paid for by the tenant. Generally you are not to touch...
Can I ask my landlord to replace carpet throughout home before moving in? It's causing home to smell awful.
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Answered on November 07, 2014
You need to write to your landlord and note your medical conditions, what you have done to try to fix it and how it is not working. You need to...
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How do I get low cost legal counsel for potential divorce in an abusive situation?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
You should contact a DV counselor they can steer you in the right direction and will know of any pro bono attorneys or programs that can help you. ...
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I am a father of 2 beautiful children. I have not seen my daughter in 3 years , my son in almost 2 years, Do I Need an Attorney
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Answered on October 30, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about what has happened. If you don't feel that your rights are being represented then you should speak to an attorney.
Good...
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Can a landlord require a tenant to pay 8 months of back pay with a minimum notice?
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Answered on October 30, 2014
You should speak to an attorney and go over your options. Generally yes you were contractually obligated to pay and you didn't. And it's a fee not...
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