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Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/3B3C51B9- Source: Nolo Information for landlords on their liability for criminal acts committed on their property. Includes an overview of the issues related to tenants dealing drugs. full description	Can a law-abiding citizen end up financially responsible for the criminal acts of a total stranger? What are the landlord's responsibilities for tenant safety and security? How can a landlord limit responsibility for crime committed by strangers on the rental property? What kind of legal trouble do landlords face from tenants who deal drugs on the property? How can a property owner avoid legal problems from tenants who deal drugs or otherwise break the law?
Landlord/Tenant Law http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/lt/index.shtml Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information about the state's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). Also available in Russian and Spanish. Topics covered include Who Is Covered By The Law, Rights of All Tenants, Moving In (Types of Rental Agreements, Illegal Provisions in Rental Agreements, Deposits and Other Fees, Refundable Deposits, Nonrefundable Fees), While You're Living in the Rental Unit (Landlord's Responsibilities, Tenant's Responsibilities, If the Landlord Wants to Make Changes, If the Property is Sold, Landlord's Access to the Rental, If the Rental Needs Repairs, Illegal Actions of a Landlord), Moving Out (Proper Notice to Leave, Return of Deposits, Evictions, Abandonment), and Where to Go With Questions And Complaints. full description	Where can I get information about Washington State's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act? What is the law for landlords and tenants? What rights and responsibilities do landlords have? What rights and responsibilities do tenants have?
Landlord/Tenant http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/l Source: Washington State Bar Association A summary of legal issues relating to residential rental tenancy. Topics include: housing rights protection, rental agreement, rental precaution, rent increase, termination of tenancy, deposit requirement, landlord obligation, tenant obligations, upkeep and repairs, withholding rent for repairs, insurance, pets, right of entry, eviction, prohibited eviction, and settlement of disputes. full description	What are the different types of tenancies and rental agreements? Why is a rental agreement important? What types of rental agreements must be in writing? What should a rental agreement cover? What should a tenant do before moving into a rental unit? If I have a lease, can my landlord raise my rent? How much notice must a landlord give before raising the rent? Can a landlord raise the rent in retaliation for a tenant's request for repairs? How does a landlord terminate a tenancy? How much notice is required if a tenant is evicted due to a conversion to condominiums? How much notice is required if a tenant is evicted due to new provisions excluding children? Can a rental deposit be nonrefundable? If there's no written rental agreement, can a landlord collect a deposit? Can a landlord withhold a deposit because of normal wear and tear on an apartment? How long does a landlord have to return a deposit? What are a landlord's obligations under the law? What are a tenant's obligations under the law? How quickly must a landlord make repairs? Does a tenant have the right to withhold rent? Is a tenant required to have renters insurance? Can landlords charge fees to tenants with pets? Under what circumstances may a landlord enter an apartment with the tenant's permission? What's involved in the eviction process? What are the potential approaches to resolving disputes between landlords and tenants?