There is a difference between a tenant and an occupant. A tenant, also known as a lessee, is legally responsible for the terms of the lease. An occupant has no leasehold rights to the property but does have the right to occupy the premises.  This right is derived from the tenant’s rights. The occupant can therefore remain in the rental property only as long as the tenant is in compliance with the lease.

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Hoarding is officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a mental disorder.  The Federal Fair Housing Act says that equal housing must be given to persons who are a member of a protected class, such as for those with a disability.  This, in turn, means that landlords must make “reasonable accommodations” for a hoarder.  Landlords must also take action in situations where a tenant’s behavior may adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of other tenants.  Contacting an attorney well versed in Fair Housing laws would be prudent.  The health department may also be able to offer assistance.

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(2) Not more than seventy-two hours, where the defective condition deprives the tenant of the use of a refrigerator, range and oven, or a major plumbing fixture supplied by the landlord; and

(3) Not more than ten days in all other cases.

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There are no warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, made with respect to this communication. Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.

An open letter from a tenant to an investor buyer is here:

 http://www.seattleweekly.com/home/957584-129/a-letter-to-the-investor-buying.

A response from a landlord is here:

http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/957707-129/a-letter-to-the-tenant-who.

This is an important debate. We do agree with the landlord though, that policies must be created impartially in order to prevent discrimination.

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Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.

Landlords also have a responsibility to provide housing that is safe and free from danger. This might be one time when consulting an attorney would be reasonable!

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 Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters. (even snake management)

Tenants are jointly and severally responsible for the terms of the lease. This means that any one tenant can be held liable for all of the responsibilities associated with the lease, including the entire rental payment plus payment for any damages.

This also means that when the landlord completes the deposit accounting, any refund should made in one check, payable to all.  The landlord doesn’t want to get into the middle of who is responsible for what – they are all responsible, regardless of who did the damage or didn’t pay his share of the rent.  Even if one tenant vacated early, unless there is written instructions signed by all tenants to do otherwise, the refund should be payable to all.

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Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.