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- Understanding Landlord-Tenant Law
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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: Options for When You Can’t Pay Rent
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Options for When You Can’t Pay Rent... Read More »
Rent Smart: Fees & Deposits
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Fees & Deposits Have you ever been... Read More »
Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you... Read More »
Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened... Read More »
Rent Smart: Mold & Your Tenant Rights
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Tenant Rights Mold is... Read More »
Rent Smart: Senior Renters Part 1 – What to look for in your housing search
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Senior Renters Part 1 – What to... Read More »
Rent Smart: Senior Renters Part 2 – Fees, deposits & rent increases
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Senior Renters Part 2 – Fees, deposits... Read More »
Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Are you being threatened... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Opciones cuando no puedes pagar la renta
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Opciones cuando no puedes pagar la renta ¿Tu propietario te... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Problemas de reparación y obligaciones del propietario
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Problemas de reparación y obligaciones del propietario ¿Necesitas... Read More »
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Plagas e Infestaciones
¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Plagas e Infestaciones ¿Tiene problemas con plagas en... Read More »
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 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.