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Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are not attorneys, and this information should not be considered legal advice. To read specific laws in the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, click on the RCW (Revised Code of WA) links throughout this site.
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Rent Smart Webinars in English
Solid Ground’s Tenant Services offers educational webinars in English and Spanish to help Washington state renters understand their rights under state landlord/tenant law.
Rent Smart: I can’t pay full rent. What are my options? What’s the best way to proceed?
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: I can’t pay full rent. What... Read More »
Rent Smart: Looking for Housing Basics
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Looking for Housing Basics Learn the... Read More »
Rent Smart: General Tenant Information
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: General Tenant Information Join Solid Ground... Read More »
Rent Smart: Moving Out of Your Current Rental
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Moving Out of Your Current Rental... Read More »
Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights... Read More »
Rent Smart: Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs... Read More »
Rent Smart: Breaking a Lease
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Breaking a Lease Do you need... Read More »
Rent Smart: Pests and Infestations in a Rental
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: Breaking a Lease Are you a... Read More »
Rent Smart: General Information for Residential Tenants
RENT SMART WEBINAR in ENGLISH: General Information for Residential Tenants Learn... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en un alquiler
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Qué hacer con las plagas e infestaciones en... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento/ Evictions and terminations... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Cargos y depósitos
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Cargos y depósitos/ Fees and deposits ¿Alguna vez... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo hacer eso?
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Necesito romper mi contrato de arrendamiento. ¿Cómo puedo... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Violencia Doméstica: Conozca sus derechos/ Domestic Violence: Know... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Información General: Aprender los conceptos básicos
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Aprender los conceptos básicos/ General Information – Learning... Read More »
Tenant Webinar Videos
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes!: Conozca Sus Derechos y Responsibilidades
This webinar in Spanish presents an overview of renters’ rights and responsibilities in Washington state (33:22).
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More Tenant Education Resources
- King County residents: Are you being threatened with eviction? Contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
- Washington state residents: Visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call our message-only Tenant Services Message Line 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, currently open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm except holidays (hours and days are subject to change).
- Schedule a training: Solid Ground’s Tenant Counselors are available to offer additional educational webinars on Washington state landlord-tenant law and other topics related to successful tenancies in Washington state. Contact us at tenantwa@solid-ground.org if your group, organization, or community would benefit from this training.