Landlords in Washington have significant legal obligations to their tenants. Understanding these obligations can protect your real estate investments, reduce friction with tenants and prevent unnecessary litigation. You have legal obligations to your tenants Real...

Real Estate and Landlord/Tenant Law
Equity skimming and Washington distressed property law
Residents of Washington may want to learn more about equity skimming, what it is and how the law sees it. The fact is that equity skimming is a type of real estate fraud and is a crime. You should know what it means and how it could affect you and your finances....
Washington tenants have a right to working utilities
In most locales, renters have a right to working utilities in their homes. Whether you or your landlord in Washington is responsible for paying for utility bills, you still should be able to live in your rental unit with heat, electricity and running water kept in...
An overview of your rights as a tenant
When you rent a Washington home or apartment, you pay for the right to occupy a property owned by someone else. Generally speaking, you have control over that property throughout your lease period. However, your landlord still retains certain rights such as the...
Issues that might complicate the closing process
On closing day, you officially take ownership of the Washington home that you offered to purchase from the current owner. However, there is no guarantee that the closing process is going to go smoothly. If there are any problems with the title, issues with getting a...
What’s included in a seller’s disclosure in Washington?
Just like many other states, Washington has its own set of standards for what a seller must disclose regarding their property when they put it on the market. The seller's disclosure is intended to help the buyer understand the entire property that they're purchasing...