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Apartment For Rent Info
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Before you check out
apartments for rent - here's some useful
information you should know....
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Renting an apartment
in Washington State.
Other states are similar, but check
first.
Tenant's
Responsibilities
Under the Landlord-Tenant Act, a
tenant is required to:
- Pay rent, and any utilities agreed upon.
- Comply with any requirements of city, county or state regulations.
- Keep the rental unit clean and sanitary.
- Dispose of garbage properly.
- Pay for fumigation of infestations caused by the tenant.
- Properly operate plumbing, electrical and heating systems.
- Maintain smoke detectors, including replacing batteries.
- Not intentionally or carelessly damage the dwelling.
- Not engage in or allow any gang-related activity (or allow others to
do so), including any activity that threatens or injures individuals or
their property within other dwelling units.
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Various factors will be considered in
determining whether a tenant is engaged in gang-related activity,
including complaints by other tenants to the landlord, damages done to
other tenants’ property, harassment or threats to other tenants which
have been reported to police, and the tenant’s criminal history. RCW
59.18.130. |
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- Not engage in or allow others to engage
in illegal drug activity, physical assaults or assaults with deadly
weapons at the rental premises. Being arrested for these types of
offenses may constitute a nuisance that could result in eviction. RCW
59.18.180
- Not permit "waste" (substantial damage to the property) or "nuisance"
(substantial interference with other tenants' use of their property).
- When moving out, restore the dwelling to the same condition as when
the tenant moved in, except for normal wear and tear.
If the Landlord Wants to Make Changes
Below are generalizations about the two
most common types of rental agreements. Be sure to consult your rental
documents to find out how changes can be made in the terms of your
agreement.
Month-to-Month Agreements: If the landlord wants to change the
provisions of a month-to-month rental agreement, such as raising the
rent or changing rules, the tenant must be given at least 30 days notice
in writing. (Less notice is not allowed under the law.)
If the landlord wishes to convert the unit to a condominium the tenant
must be given a 90-day notice.
The Landlord-Tenant Act does not limit how much rent can be
raised, or how often. However, the landlord cannot raise the rent to
retaliate against a tenant. |
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