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Uncategorized Rental properties and repair issues Washington state law specifies how soon repairs must be started in a rental? The landlord must “commence remedial action” as soon as possible after receiving written notice of a problem; this shall be no later than the following: 1. 24 hours to restore heat, hot or cold water, electricity, or to fix a very hazardous […]
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Uncategorized Bed Bugs! Bed bugs are becoming an increasing problem in rentals? Under Washington state law landlords are obligated to manage infestations in rental units, except in single family residences or when the infestation is caused by the tenant. In order to hold the tenants responsible the owner would have to be able to demonstrate that the infestation […]
Uncategorized Lease termination in Washington State In Washington State a tenant may validly terminate a lease before the end of the term for three reasons: domestic violence or stalking; military orders or because of repairs not being completed. A tenant can only be evicted mid-term for cause – for somehow violating the terms of the lease, such as not paying rent […]
Uncategorized Rental Maintenance Issues Critical maintenance issues have to be addressed even if a tenant is behind in rent? For example, a tenant who is being evicted for non-payment of rent still has the right to a working heating system. Furthermore, while the Washington State Landlord/Tenant Act restricts the actions a tenant can take to force a landlord to […]
Uncategorized Seattle Washington – Rental Property Inspections The city of Seattle has passed an ordinance requiring registration and inspection of all rental properties beginning in 2014? Under the legislation all properties with 10 or more rental units will have to register with the city by July 1, 2014; from five to nine units by December 31, 2014, and from one to four […]
Uncategorized Did You Know? That if a written accounting of the tenant’s deposit is not mailed within fourteen days of 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 comply with this requirement. […]
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Uncategorized Tenant deposit accounting may leave you with nothing! That if a written accounting of the tenant’s deposit is not mailed within fourteen days of 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 comply with this requirement.
Uncategorized Did You Know… That a tenant has basic rights in Washington, including the right to a clean and sanitary home, some form of heat and electricity, the right to hold the landlord liable for any damage caused by the landlord’s negligence, and the right to not be discriminated against by a landlord? In addition, tenants are protected from […]
Uncategorized Breaking the lease might break the bank! That if a tenant breaks a lease the landlord is required to make a good faith effort to re-rent the property? The courts usually interpret requirement as meaning that the property must be marketed for rent for the same terms – such as rent and deposits – as the vacating tenant had. If the landlord […]
Uncategorized That there is no three day (or other time frame) right of rescission on a lease? There’s also no provision for a neighborhood review and no Form 17. Due diligence must be done before the lease is signed. Once the lease is signed it’s a “done deal.”
Uncategorized Realistic Late Fees That per the Washington State Landlord Tenant Act late fees must be “reasonable” and not punitive? The courts typically interpret this as being a maximum of $50 or 10% of one month’s rent, whichever is higher. The NWMLS lease actually indicates a maximum of 10% of one month’s rent. The safest bet is to take […]
Uncategorized New Application Standards Landlords may not charge an applicant more than the actual cost of a background check? As of June 7, 2012, state law requires that landlords provide written notice of the following: •What type of information will be accessed to conduct the tenant screening; •What criteria may result in denial of the application; and •If a […]
Uncategorized DID YOU KNOW That move in fees charged by some condominium homeowners’ associations are typically a tenant expense? Terms are set by the market just as rental values are. For example, although it is not illegal for an owner to charge a tenant a deposit equal to three months’ rent, trying to do would make it virtually impossible […]
Uncategorized DID YOU KNOW? That the city of Seattle is in the process of creating an ordinance requiring inspections of all rental properties? The Department of Planning and Development is working on the specifics of the requirements, which will include registration of all rental properties as well as inspections. Seattle would be the fourth city in the state to […]
Uncategorized DID YOU KNOW? That there are HUD guidelines for the life of carpet, paint, drapes, etc? For instance, per HUD, carpets and pad should last six years. By these guidelines, if a tenant moves out after three years and the carpets were badly pet damaged the tenant would be responsible for the cost of repairs but if the […]
Uncategorized Harvard Housing Report – 2012 The 2012 Harvard Housing Report. Click below for the PDF version. 2012 Harvard Housing Report
Uncategorized Did You Know? That if a rental is being converted to a condominium, the tenant must be given notice at least 120 days prior to termination of the tenancy? Remember that all notices of 20 days or more must be received at least that many days prior to the next rental payment due date. For example, if rent […]
Uncategorized Disability modifications in rentals That fair housing laws require that landlords permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of the rental property if necessary for the tenant’s full enjoyment of the premises? The landlord can require that the tenant restore the property to its original condition when the tenant vacates if the modification will […]

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