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Tag: TENANT
The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18)
Chapter 59.18 RCW RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT Sections 59.18.010 Short title. 59.18.020 Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith imposed. 59.18.030 Definitions. 59.18.040 Living arrangements exempted from chapter. 59.18.050 Jurisdiction of district and superior courts. 59.18.055 Notice—Alternative procedure—Court’s jurisdiction limited—Application to chapter 59.20 RCW. 59.18.060 Landlord—Duties. 59.18.063 Landlord—Written receipts for payments made by tenant. 59.18.065 Landlord—Copy of written rental agreement to […]
The Unlawful Detainer Statute (RCW 59.12)
Chapter 59.12 RCW FORCIBLE ENTRY AND FORCIBLE AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER Sections 59.12.010 Forcible entry defined. 59.12.020 Forcible detainer defined. 59.12.030 Unlawful detainer defined. 59.12.032 Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060. 59.12.035 Holding over on agricultural land, effect of. 59.12.040 Service of notice—Proof of service. 59.12.050 Jurisdiction of proceedings. 59.12.060 Parties defendant. 59.12.070 Complaint—Summons. 59.12.080 Summons—Contents—Service. 59.12.085 Alternative service […]
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is the compilation of all permanent laws now in force. It is a collection of Session Laws (enacted by the Legislature, and signed by the Governor, or enacted via the initiative process), arranged by topic, with amendments added and repealed laws removed. It does not include temporary laws such […]
Evictions: Guidelines for Landlords and Property Managers
The following article outlines the eviction process, including termination notices required, “just cause” rules, lawsuit documents and physical evictions. First Step Whether your property is commercial or residential, the first step in evicting a problem tenant is identifying the reason for the eviction. A landlord may terminate an expired or month-to-month lease for any reason […]
Seattle Landlords: Register Your Units
The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) was established by the Seattle City Council in fall 2012. The ordinance requires Seattle landlords to register their rental units—in cases where the property has five or more units the deadline was March 31, 2015. Every unit that is rented in Seattle must be registered according to the […]
Post-Foreclosure Evictions – What You Need to Know
Purchasing property at a foreclosure sale can bring some unforeseen consequences. Sometimes the property is still occupied, either by the former owner, the former owner’s tenants, or someone who simply intends to stay there until forced to leave. The following are some considerations when placing a bid at a foreclosure sale. The simplest […]
Medical Marijuana and Reasonable Accommodations in Housing
Housing providers are required to make reasonable changes in their policies and procedures to allow benefit disabled individuals to fully benefit from the housing opportunity by both the Washington Law Against Discrimination and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. This obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation applies to private landlords. Some examples of reasonable accommodations […]
First In Time Ordinance Struck Down
by Evan L. Loeffler, Attorney Seattle’s “First in Time” ordinance was determined to violate the Washington Constitution on March 28, 2018. The ordinance, considered the first of its kind in the nation, required landlords to publish their tenant selection criteria and rent property to the first applicant who meets those criteria. Tenant advocates and […]
Who is Responsible for Damage Caused to the Unit?
by Evan L. Loeffler, Attorney First published in RHA Current QUESTION: “A tenant in my building on the fourth floor pulled up the stopper on her bathroom sink and turned on the water in order to fill the sink. She then left the room left it running and then fell asleep. The water was on […]