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The Basics (5)
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Can I change the date my rent is due?
You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN Read More
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How do I Sue in Small Claims Court?
In Small Claims Court, you can sue for up to $10,000. This is meant to be a quick, cheap way to resolve a dispute you could not otherwise settle. It is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot take part. There are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing a lawsuit. You can get a trial date much sooner than in other courts. Most trials last about 20 minutes. #9940EN Read More
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Landlord/Tenant Issues for Domestic Violence Survivors
You should read this if you are a tenant AND a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment or stalking. You have protections under the state Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA). The RLTA is in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 59.18). #6304EN Read More
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My Landlord Enters My Rental Unit Without My Permission
Read this if you are a tenant in Washington state whose landlord comes in and out of the rental unit, without written notice or asking permission. #6325EN Read More
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My Landlord Locked Me Out: What Can I Do?
Read this if you rent an apartment or house and your landlord changed the locks so that you cannot get into your place and you had no plans to move. #6316EN Read More
Deposits / Damages Claims (2)
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Getting Your Security Deposit Back
Advice and instructions on how to get your security deposit back from your landlord. Learn the difference between damages the landlord can charge you for versus normal wear and tear. Includes forms you can use. #6370EN Read More
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I’ve Moved Out. My Former Landlord Says I Owe Damages.
It is important to dispute damages you are not responsible for in writing. Sample letters to the landlord are included for you to use. #6372EN Read More
Evictions about owing rent (3)
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Can I change the date my rent is due?
You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN Read More
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Should I enter into a rent repayment plan with my landlord?
If you couldn't pay rent that was due in March, April, May, or June 2020, learn why and how to ask your landlord for a repayment plan. #6341EN Read More
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Coronavirus: On March 27, 2020, Congress stopped evictions for not paying rent in many federally funded housing programs
Read about the Federal moratorium on evictions. For the next 120 days (4 months), a landlord may not try to evict you if you have not paid the rent in certain types of housing programs. #6337EN Read More
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Moving In / Reading Your Lease (1)
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Can I change the date my rent is due?
You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN Read More
Moving Out (2)
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Getting Your Security Deposit Back
Advice and instructions on how to get your security deposit back from your landlord. Learn the difference between damages the landlord can charge you for versus normal wear and tear. Includes forms you can use. #6370EN Read More
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I’ve Moved Out. My Former Landlord Says I Owe Damages.
It is important to dispute damages you are not responsible for in writing. Sample letters to the landlord are included for you to use. #6372EN Read More
Problems with Landlords (3)
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Can I change the date my rent is due?
You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN Read More
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If you are a renter who has or might have Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out what rights you might have around being able to stay in your rental if you have or have been exposed to COVID-19. #6339EN Read More
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My Landlord Enters My Rental Unit Without My Permission
Read this if you are a tenant in Washington state whose landlord comes in and out of the rental unit, without written notice or asking permission. #6325EN Read More
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Utilities (1)
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Public Utilities
General information about your rights when dealing with public utilities. #0700EN Read More
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