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Did you know... RULES AND REGULATIONS CAN VARY! Different cities may have different codes, rules & regulations regarding rentals. For instance, the Seattle Municipal Code includes requirements that there be deadbolts on entry doors, dead bolts or other approved locking devices on all sliding patio doors, that locks be re-keyed between tenants and the prohibition against double cylinder deadbolts.  It also specifies the […]
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Did you know... EVICTION – WASHINGTON STATE If a tenant has not paid rent, the first step in the eviction process is serving the tenant with a 3 Day Pay or Vacate Notice.  If the tenant does not pay the rent or continues to occupy the property, then an Unlawful Detainer Action can commence. The initial notice can be served by the […]
Did you know... Attractive Nuisance Doesn’t mean you’re pretty!! Most residential leases, including the NWMLS’s, include a clause forbidding the tenant from creating a nuisance?  This would include an attractive nuisance. An attractive nuisance is a danger likely to lure children onto a person’s land. For example, an individual who has a pool on his property has a legal obligation […]
Did you know... “NORMAL” Wear And Tear Washington State landlord tenant law says a tenant cannot be charged for any normal wear and tear that occurs to the rental property.  Even if a tenant does damage to the property the cost of repair or replacement may need to be depreciated.  For instance, HUD has indicated that interior paint in a rental property […]
Did you know... Pet or Service Animal Did you that a service animal is not a pet?  Landlords and homeowners’ associations cannot deny occupancy to someone with a service animal even if the owner or homeowners’ association has a strict “no pets” policy.   A pet deposit cannot be charged nor can “pet rent.”  The tenant is responsible for any damage done by […]
Did you know... WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Even if the lease doesn’t state that the landlord is responsible for maintaining all appliances and fixtures in the rental property, the landlord is!  The Washington State Landlord Tenant Act covers many topics that may not be addressed in the lease.  Maintenance of the property and time lines for repairs are two of those topics.  […]
Did you know... SMOKE DETECTORS – WASHINGTON STATE Although installation of smoke detection devices is the responsibility of the landlord, maintenance, including the replacement of batteries, is the responsibility of the tenant.  The courts can fine tenants up to $200 for violation of this requirement.  This typically occurs when the tenant removes the smoke alarm or battery. Why would someone do that? And […]
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Did you know... HANDYMAN – LICENSED? YES- NO? A landlord who hires an unlicensed contractor incurs additional potential liability.  If the unlicensed contractor causes property damage or hurts the tenant or the tenant’s personal property, the landlord may be liable.  An unlicensed contractor and his/her employees become employees of the landlord.  An injured worker could sue the homeowner and may be able to […]
Did you know... FIRE INSURANCE & THE TENANT Fire is no fun!
Did you know... If a tenant files for bankruptcy… If a tenant files bankruptcy and includes rent in the bankruptcy action, an “automatic stay” goes into effect. This means that no legal action can be taken against the tenant without the permission of the bankruptcy court. Even if an eviction action has already been started, the property cannot be recovered without the approval of […]
Did you know... Fair Credit Reporting Act Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, landlords must send written notice to a rental applicant not only if s/he is denied tenancy, but also when the tenant is approved if that approval is conditioned on an increase in the tenant’s obligations.  An “adverse action notice” must be sent if any of the following occurs: An […]
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Did you know... TENANT ABANDONMENT If a tenant abandons the rental property a landlord in Washington State landlord can take possession.  The tenant must have indicated by word or deeds AND have unpaid rent before the landlord can declare the property abandoned.  If the tenant abandons any personal property that has either emotional or financial value it must be stored […]
Did you know... Frozen pipes can occur even in occupied properties! Here are some tips for prevention: Locate the main water shut off before a broken pipe occurs. Disconnect all hoses; if the water freezes in the hose, it can break the spigot. Most new spigots have a shut off valve inside the house or garage; shut off any spigots with this feature. Put spigot covers […]
Did you know... INSPECTIONS FOR SEATTLE RENTALS In 2014- 2016, Inspections will be required for all Seattle rentals.  These inspections apply to all registered rental housing units, except those receiving public subsidies that are already subject to regular inspections, those getting regular inspections from their lending institution, and accessory dwelling units if occupied by an immediate family member of the resident home […]
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Did you know... TENANT’S DEPOSIT – WASHINGTON STATE – DEADLINES Did you know if a written accounting of the tenant’s deposit is not mailed within fourteen days of the tenant vacating the premises, that nothing can be taken out of the deposit?  In fact, a judge can require a landlord to pay the tenant twice the amount of the deposit if a landlord does not […]
Did you know... WATCH OUT! Copper thieves are targeting vacant rentals? According to a Seattle television station news report, thieves can make $40 to $60 for the copper wire removed from one home while it can cost as much as $6,000 to replace it. There are laws prohibiting recycling companies from knowingly buying stolen copper wire, but the victims don’t […]

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