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Moving Out
If your landlord fails to make necessary repairs you can break your rental agreement or lease. If you are current in rent and utilities, have given a notice to repair and waited the required period of time, and no repairs have been started by your landlord, you can give your landlord written notice and move out of your place immediately. (Samples of the notice of repairs needed and the intent to vacate letter are available.) The notice can either be mailed or delivered personally. Once you move out you are entitled to a pro-rated refund of any rent which you have already paid. Your landlord must return your deposit if you are entitled to it. (RCW 59.18.070).
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2004
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