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This video series explains some of the laws that affect residential tenants in Washington State.
This video series explains some of the laws that affect residential tenants in Washington State.
These videos explain basic rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
These videos explain basic rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
These videos explain basic rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenants in Washington.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenants in Washington.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenants in Washington.
My place needs repairs!
I want to break my rental agreement.
Where's my security deposit?
I just got an eviction notice!
If you are a tenant in a mobile home park, or subsidized housing program,
there are other special laws that may be very different than the ones explained in this video.
there are other special laws that may be very different than the ones explained in this video.
If you want more detailed and free legal information for all kinds of tenants in Washington,
If you want more detailed and free legal information for all kinds of tenants in Washington,
be sure to visit WashingtonLawHelp.org.
be sure to visit WashingtonLawHelp.org.
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This is Red. My place needs repairs!
Red's apartment has some issues.
The oven hasn't worked in weeks... which is bad enough.
But now the electricity has been flickering on and off.
It was off all day yesterday.
Red's not sure what to do.
What can I do?
Red gets some advice from his neighbor, Bo.
Why don't you just stop paying rent?
Bad idea, Bo!
Who said that?!
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
produced by the Northwest Justice Project.
I'm here to talk about getting repairs in a rental in Washington!
I'm here to talk about getting repairs in a rental in Washington!
You cannot refuse to pay rent even if your landlord does not make repairs!
You cannot refuse to pay rent even if your landlord does not make repairs!
Your landlord has a legal duty to make sure that your rental unit is "habitable,"
Your landlord has a legal duty to make sure that your rental unit is "habitable,"
But, if you do not pay rent, your landlord may start the eviction process against you.
But, if you do not pay rent, your landlord may start the eviction process against you.
Okay, so what can we do?
Okay, so what can we do?
Yeah, do we just have to live with it?
You can follow these steps:
One: Write a letter to your landlord letting her know what repairs are needed.
One: Write a letter to your landlord letting her know what repairs are needed.
and deliver it to her...
and deliver it to her...
or send it by certified mail and also by regular mail.
Keep a copy just in case.
Wait the required number of days.
For problems like broken major appliances or plumbing fixtures,
brFor problems like broken major appliances or plumbing fixtures,
your landlord has 72 hours (or three days) to begin repairs.
your landlord has 72 hours (or three days) to begin repairs.
For major problems, like no hot or cold water or electricity,
or life-threatening dangers,
your landlord has 24 hours to begin repairs.
For other kinds of repairs, your landlord has to start the repairs within 10 days!
But, what if the landlord doesn't start fixing the problem in time?
Yeah!
If the landlord doesn't begin the repairs within the required time,
you have these options.
First, you can move out.
But you must give your landlord a proper written notice
that you plan to move out before you go.
After that,
your landlord is supposed to refund deposits
and rent for days you already paid but won't be living there.
A second option:
you can hire a lawyer and go to court or arbitration.
A third option is to make the repairs or hire someone else to make the repairs.
A third option is to make the repairs or hire someone else to make the repairs.
Then you may be able to deduct some of the cost from your rent.
That sounds like a good option!
Yeah, I knew you could stop paying rent!
Hold on, it's not that simple.
The "repair and deduct" option is trickier than it sounds.
For one thing,
you must be completely caught up on rent and utilities--
you can't owe your landlord any money.
Second,
if someone else will be doing the repairs,
you must give your landlord a written estimate of the repair cost before you start the repairs.
you must give your landlord a written estimate of the repair cost before you start the repairs.
Also,
there are limits to the amount you can legally deduct from your rent.
Finally, you must allow the landlord to inspect the work afterwards.
Hmmm, that does sound complicated.
I may need to talk to a lawyer or read the law before doing that.
Is there anything else I can do?
If the conditions in your apartment are dangerous to your health or safety,
you can call the local code enforcement agency or health department.
you can call the local code enforcement agency or health department.
They may send out an official to inspect the place
and help get repairs made.
Well, I guess I had better write a letter to my landlord about the repairs this place needs and deliver it right away.
Well, I guess I had better write a letter to my landlord about the repairs this place needs and deliver it right away.
Right. Don't forget to keep a copy for yourself, in case you need to prove you sent it.
Okay, thanks!
Yeah, um, thanks.
You're welcome.
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
be sure to check out
www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
If you are low-income, you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue
affecting residential tenancy in Washington.
Jo's got a job in another town and wants to move there. She wants to get out of her rental agreement.
Jo's got a job in another town and wants to move there. She wants to get out of her rental agreement.
I want to break my rental agreement! She should be careful, though,
and make sure she does it right,
or the landlord might be able to sue her.
Who said that?
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
produced by the Northwest Justice Project.
I'm here to talk about different types of rental agreements in Washington
and the different kinds of notice you have to give if you want to leave!
and the different kinds of notice you have to give if you want to leave!
I'm caught up on rent, and I need to move.
Can't I just leave? What can the landlord do?
Well, it depends on what kind of rental agreement you have with your landlord.
Read your written rental agreement carefully if you have one.
Do you have a written rental agreement for a certain period of time?
Because if you leave before the end of your lease term,
you may have to pay rent for the months left in the term!
Well, I signed a written lease with my landlord last year.
I think it was a 6-month lease.
But I've been here longer than 6 months. Now I just pay the same amount of rent every month
But I've been here longer than 6 months. Now I just pay the same amount of rent every month
and the landlord has been accepting the rent payments?
Well, he's been cashing the checks, so yeah!
It sounds like you have a "month-to-month" rental agreement then.
Okay, well, I've paid for this month, so I'm good to go, right?
Well, If you have a month-to-month agreement,
you must give a written notice to the landlord at that you plan to move out
so the landlord has time to find a new tenant.
Like write him a letter?
Exactly.
And the landlord must receive the letter 20 days before the end of the rental period.
And the landlord must receive the letter 20 days before the end of the rental period.
And the landlord must receive the letter 20 days before the end of the rental period.
Rental period?
The end of the rental period is the day before rent is due.
So if your rent is due on July 1st,
you have to get the letter to your landlord by June 10th.
I thought I could just walk out...
If you don't give notice to your landlord first
and it has to be 20 days before the end of the rental period
your landlord may have the right to sue you.
Even if I'm not living there?
Yes, unless he rents to someone else and they pay.
But he may not be able to find anyone.
However!
There are special rules for you may leave earlier
if you are a victim of assault by other tenants or the landlord,
if you are a victim of assault by other tenants or the landlord,
or if you are a victim of domestic violence,
or if you are a member of the armed forces who gets an assignment order.
or if you are a member of the armed forces who gets an assignment order.
Hey I found my lease! I guess it's actually a one-year term.
Hey I found my lease! I guess it's actually a one-year term.
Hey I found my lease! I guess it's actually a one-year term.
So, when does it end?
Not for another two months!
Not for another two months!
If you leave before the end of a written lease term,
your landlord can sue you to pay for rent for the rest of the term.
Even if I'm not living there?
Yes. However, your landlord is required to try to find another tenant
and can only sue you for the time he isn't getting rent.
Oh no, what can I do?
You could try to negotiate with your landlord to let you leave sooner
or ask him if you would agree to let you sublease the apartment.
Read your rental agreement carefully before you go ahead and sublease, though.
OK, I'm going to call my landlord to see if we can work something out.
If we come to a new agreement, I'll get it in writing.
Good luck, Jo.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
visit www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
visit www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
If you are low-income, you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue
affecting residential tenancy in Washington.
Sal recently moved out of his old apartment into this new one.
Sal paid a security deposit when he moved into the old place. When he moved out,
he made sure to give his old landlord his new address.
But his previous landlord sent a letter saying he was going to keep the deposit for repairs
But his previous landlord sent a letter saying he was going to keep the deposit for repairs
Where's my security deposit?
I left that place in pretty good shape.
I should get my money back!
Sal talks to his neighbor, Bo.
Your old landlord is supposed to give you the whole deposit back to you the day you move out!
Your old landlord is supposed to give you the whole deposit back to you the day you move out!
Really?
No, Sal, that's not necessarily so.
Who said that? I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
Who said that? I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
Who said that? I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
produced by the Northwest Justice Project.
I'm here to talk about some of the laws about Security Deposits in Washington State.
I'm here to talk about some of the laws about Security Deposits in Washington State.
Good.
Isn't my old landlord supposed to give me my money back?
Well, that depends.
After you move out, your landlord has 14 days to give your deposit back
or send you a written statement showing why the landlord kept some or all of the deposit.
or send you a written statement showing why the landlord kept some or all of the deposit.
or send you a written statement showing why the landlord kept some or all of the deposit.
If he doesn't give you a statement within 14 days,
you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit.
Well, he sent this letter that says he's keeping the security deposit to pay for painting the walls,
Well, he sent this letter that says he's keeping the security deposit to pay for painting the walls,
replacing the carpet and fixing a stove burner.
Your landlord cannot charge you for "normal wear and tear,"
but your landlord can keep your deposit to pay for excessive damage.
When you moved in did you and your landlord fill in a check-in list about the condition of the apartment?
When you moved in did you and your landlord fill in a check-in list about the condition of the apartment?
Yeah, we walked through and we each signed the check-in list. I still have it.
Did you give your landlord notice that you were moving out?
I sure did.
My friend told me I needed to give him a move-out letter 20 days before the end of my rental period and I did that.
My friend told me I needed to give him a move-out letter 20 days before the end of my rental period and I did that.
My friend told me I needed to give him a move-out letter 20 days before the end of my rental period and I did that.
What was the condition of your apartment when you moved out?
How was the carpet?
It was pretty much the same as when I moved in.
It may have gotten a little worn out, but am I responsible for that?
You should read your rental agreement carefully to see if it said anything specifically about the carpet
You should read your rental agreement carefully to see if it said anything specifically about the carpet
but from what you're saying,
it sounds like "normal wear and tear."
Your landlord can't keep your security deposit to pay for "normal wear and tear."
Your landlord can't keep your security deposit to pay for "normal wear and tear."
How about the burner on your stove?
That was broken when I moved in!
We wrote that on the check-in list!
I asked him to fix it but he never did!
Your landlord can't charge you for things that were broken when you moved in.
Your landlord can't charge you for things that were broken when you moved in.
What about the walls?
Did they really need painting?
Well...I guess I've been experimenting with graffiti art and might have painted the wall in the living room,
Well...I guess I've been experimenting with graffiti art and might have painted the wall in the living room,
but it looked good! All my friends told me.
That sounds like more than wear and tear, Sal.
Your landlord can keep your deposit to pay for excessive damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Your landlord can keep your deposit to pay for excessive damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Painting your name on the wall is probably excessive damage.
Okay, okay.
But what can i do about the other stuff? How do i asked him to return the money?
Start by writing a letter to him telling him you disagree with the charges and why.
Start by writing a letter to him telling him you disagree with the charges and why.
Ask that he refund that money.
Make sure you tell him your new address
and give him a deadline to return the money.
What if he doesn't do it?
You would have to take him to Small Claims Court and prove that you don't owe the money.
You would have to take him to Small Claims Court and prove that you don't owe the money.
You should make sure to keep any pictures
or videos you took of the apartment before you left
and a copy of that check-in list.
and a copy of that check-in list.
Okay.
I'm going to write my old landlord now
telling him that I disagree with the charges and why.
telling him that I disagree with the charges and why.
Ugh. That seems like a lot of work.
Well, Bo, there are some hope for resources on
www.WashingtonLawHelp.org, including a publication about security deposits
with some sample letters that Sal could use.
with some sample letters that Sal could use.
That's great! I'm going to look that up now. Thanks!
That's great! I'm going to look that up now. Thanks!
You're welcome. To learn more about the Rights and the Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
You're welcome. To learn more about the Rights and the Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
Visit www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
Visit www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
If you are low-income, you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenancy in Washington.
You can click on one of the characters below to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenancy in Washington.
Things have not been going well for the residents of ABC Apartments.
They each received a notice from their landlord and they are not sure what to do.
They each received a notice from their landlord and they are not sure what to do.
This paper says my "tenancy" will "terminate" in 20 days!
This paper says my "tenancy" will "terminate" in 20 days!
This thing says I have 10 days to do something on it.
This thing says I have 10 days to do something on it.
This thing says I have 10 days to do something on it.
What does comply or vacate mean?
I got a notice that says I have 3 days to "pay or vacate"!
I got a notice that says I have 3 days to "pay or vacate"!
And Bo got a notice that says he has to leave because he caused a "waste or nuisance."
And Bo got a notice that says he has to leave because he caused a "waste or nuisance."
What do we do now?
You all have gotten different types of termination notices.
Sometimes they're called "eviction" notices.
Who said that?
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
I'm the narrator of this video series about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington State,
produced by the Northwest Justice Project.
I'm here to tell you about the legal eviction process in Washington State.
The landlord must use a certain court process to evict you,
called an "unlawful detainer action,"
or "eviction lawsuit."
It is illegal to just shut off your utilities, lock you out, or take your stuff.
It is illegal to just shut off your utilities, lock you out, or take your stuff.
And you may have some good defenses to eviction.
For example,
you might be able to prove that you didn't violate the rental agreement
or that the landlord is retaliating against you.
But these notices do mean that the landlord may start the court process soon,
so you should act fast!
Some of you may be able to stay, depending on what kind of notice it is
and how you got it.
First, it's important to know how you received the notice
because your landlord is supposed to deliver them to you
in a very specific way under the law.
If you're not at home,
he can post a notice on your door.
But he also has to send it to you through the mail.
If your landlord did not give you notice correctly it may not be valid
and he'll have to do it again the right way.
You may have to bring this up in a court hearing.
To learn more about the proper way of delivering a termination notice,
check out www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
check out www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
check out www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
Now let's see what kind of notices each of the tenants got.
Choose one of the characters below to learn about that kind of notice.
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Red got a notice from his landlord.
This paper says I have to move out in 20 days! I don't get it because I've been paying my rent and I don't cause any trouble.
This paper says I have to move out in 20 days! I don't get it because I've been paying my rent and I don't cause any trouble.
It doesn't even say why my landlord wants me to leave!
He just handed it to me and walked away.
Red, do you have a written lease with your landlord?
Yes, but it only lasted a year.
Since then I just keep paying rent on the first of the month and he keeps cashing my checks.
Since then I just keep paying rent on the first of the month and he keeps cashing my checks.
But if the time period in your written lease is over
you may be in month-to-month arrangement.
That sounds familiar.
Yeah, I'm a month-to-month tenant I think.
Well, for month-to-month tenants,
a landlord can ask you to leave 20 days before rent is due
and he doesn't have to have any reason at all.
What? No reason at all?
UNLESS! You happen to live in certain cities, like Seattle
Huh? I don't live in Seattle,
but what do you mean?
Seattle's local law is a little different than the rest of Washington.
Seattle's local law is a little different than the rest of Washington.
Landlords in Seattle can only ask tenants (even month to month tenants) to move for "just cause."
Landlords in Seattle can only ask tenants (even month to month tenants) to move for "just cause."
Just because?
No, a "just cause."
A good reason.
In Seattle a landlord can only ask a month-to-month tenant
to move for one of a set list of just causes.
For one of the reasons listed in its local laws.
One of the "just causes"
is if a tenant has not paid all of the rent due.
Another just cause is if a tenant violates the rental agreement in some way.
Another just cause is if a tenant violates the rental agreement in some way.
No matter what,
in Seattle, the landlord must have a proper reason to affect the tenant
and must state the reason in the eviction notice.
But if you live outside of Seattle... I do!
...your landlord is not required to give you a reason if you were a month-to-month tenant.
...your landlord is not required to give you a reason if you were a month-to-month tenant.
Okay, so my landlord can just give me this notice and I have to move out in 20 days?!
Okay, so my landlord can just give me this notice and I have to move out in 20 days?!
Your landlord has to properly give you the notice 20 days before the end of the rental period.
Your landlord has to properly give you the notice 20 days before the end of the rental period.
You pay your rent on the first of the month,
so your landlord has to give you the notice twenty days before the last day of the month.
so your landlord has to give you the notice twenty days before the last day of the month.
For example,
if your landlord wants you to move out by June 30th,
he has to give you that 20-day notice
no later than June 10th.
Okay, well,
I guess I better start looking for a new place to live, because it can take a while to find a place these days. Thanks anyway.
I guess I better start looking for a new place to live, because it can take a while to find a place these days. Thanks anyway.
Good luck.
be sure to check out www.WashingtonLawHelp.org
for more detailed information about the Rights and Responsibilities
of Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
If you are low-income,
you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
To start the intake process online, visit CLEAR*Online.
Jo got a notice from her landlord.
Oh no, things just go from bad to worse.
I lost my job and I couldn't pay all of my rent after I paid my doctor's bill.
At least I paid some of my rent this month... as much I could...
Now, I got this notice from my landlord that says I have 3 days to Pay or Vacate.
Can my landlord do that?
I'm afraid so, Jo.
If you are even one day behind on paying all of your rent,
your landlord can give you a 3-day pay or vacate notice.
You then have three days after getting that notice
to pay all of your rent or move out.
Otherwise, he can start the court process to evict you.
I really want to stay here.
I like this apartment and this neighborhood. I have a lead on another job and my friend said she might lend me the money to cover the rest of my rent.
I like this apartment and this neighborhood. I have a lead on another job and my friend said she might lend me the money to cover the rest of my rent.
Well, if you can do that, you should,
because once the court process starts,
it will show up in public court records and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
it will show up in public court records and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
it will show up in public court records and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
Ok, well I'll call my friend and try to get the rent money to the landlord as soon as possible.
Ok, well I'll call my friend and try to get the rent money to the landlord as soon as possible.
Good call, Jo.
Try to pay by check or money order
or get a dated receipt if you pay by cash
and save your proof of payment just in case.
OK, I'll do that. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Be sure to check out WashingtonLawHelp.org
for more free information for Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
for more free information for Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
If you are low-income,
you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
To start the intake process online, visit CLEAR*Online.
To start the intake process online, visit CLEAR*Online.
Sal got a notice from his landlord. Yeah, this thing says I have "10-days" to do something on it.
Sal got a notice from his landlord. Yeah, this thing says I have "10-days" to do something on it.
It was posted on my door and I got a copy in the mail.
What does "Comply or Vacate" mean?!
It means your landlord thinks you've broken a rule in your rental agreement
and you can either stop violating the rental agreement and start "complying" with the rules... or you have to "vacate" the premises.
and you can either stop violating the rental agreement and start "complying" with the rules... or you have to "vacate" the premises.
You mean I have to move out?
Yes or the landlord will start the court process to evict you.
Once the court process starts,
it will show up in public court records
and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
Do you know why you got that notice?
Yeah, it says it right here! I've been smoking in my apartment.
My neighbor Jo must have told him! She's such a busybody.... I am not!
Does your written lease say anything about a smoking policy?
Yeah, it says that no smoking is allowed...
See, I was gonna quit smoking, so I thought moving into a smoke-free building would be a good idea.
See, I was gonna quit smoking, so I thought moving into a smoke-free building would be a good idea.
I could still smoke outside, but when it got so cold out there
I've been smoking inside a little.
But I always blow the smoke out the window.
Well, Sal,
you'll have to comply with the rental agreement or move out.
OK, OK, I get it.
I can stop smoking in my apartment,
or I might look for a new place to live and move out within 10 days
...or get a warmer coat!
Good luck, Sal.
Thanks.
you're welcome
Be sure to check out WashingtonLawHelp.org
for more free information for Landlords and Tenants in Washington.
If you are low-income,
you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
To start the intake process online,
visit CLEAR*Online.
Bo is pretty upset about the notice he received from his landlord.
I'm pretty upset! Bo got a notice that says he has to leave because he caused a waste or nuisance.
I'm pretty upset! Bo got a notice that says he has to leave because he caused a waste or nuisance.
I don't know what the big deal is!
I also don't know what a "waste" is... I'm pretty good about recycling...
Well, Bo,
in Washington there are some things that the law considers bad enough that if a tenant does them,
in Washington there are some things that the law considers bad enough that if a tenant does them,
a landlord can just ask you to leave within 3 days.
And if you don't he can start the eviction court process.
Like certain crimes involving drugs.
I didn't do anything illegal like that!
But a landlord can also ask you to move in 3 days for other serious reasons:
But a landlord can also ask you to move in 3 days for other serious reasons:
Like if you cause a "nuisance"
which is doing something that unreasonably bothers your neighbors
(and I mean more than just making noise every so often)
And another legal reason to ask you to move is if you cause "Waste"
which means serious damage to the landlord's property.
Oh, you mean like the big barbecue we had in the living room last week?
Yeah, I guess that did cause a lot of damage...
So what am I supposed to do?
With this kind of notice you don't have the option to stay and fix it
like you do for other kinds of eviction notices,
unless you can work something out with your landlord.
You might just have to move out within 3 days,
because once the court process starts
it will show up in public court records
and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
and may make it harder for you to rent a place in the future.
And your landlord may charge you for the cost of repairs to the apartment.
And your landlord may charge you for the cost of repairs to the apartment.
You may have some other options or defenses,
but you should talk to an attorney
but you should talk to an attorney because everybody's situation is unique.
Mm, thanks.
You're welcome.
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
To learn more about the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Washington,
visit www.WashingtonLawHelp.org.
If you are low-income, you may qualify for free legal help from the Northwest Justice Project.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014.
To start the intake process online, visit CLEAR* Online.
You can click on one of the characters below,
to learn more about a specific issue affecting residential tenancy in Washington.
This video was produced in March 2013.
This video was produced in March 2013.
The laws may have changed since that time.
This video gives general information only—
your particular situation may be very different than those shown in this video.
your particular situation may be very different than those shown in this video.
This video is not a substitute for talking to a lawyer about your unique situation,
This video is not a substitute for talking to a lawyer about your unique situation,
it does not create an attorney-client relationship
and it cannot predict or guarantee an outcome in any legal proceeding.
and it cannot predict or guarantee an outcome in any legal proceeding.