Expand Tenants Rights: Support the Tenants Union!
Washington State tenants have won important legal protections, but these rights don't go far enough. Help build the movement to protect and expand tenants rights and make the promise of safe, healthy, affordable housing a reality: 
Rent Escrow
If your landlord fails to make necessary repairs or provide necessary services which results in conditions which substantially endanger or impair your health or safety, you may be able to deposit your rent money in an escrow account until the conditions are corrected. In order to use this remedy, you must follow very specified procedures which include having a government inspector certify the substandard condition of your home. Please consult the Tenants Union or a lawyer for more information about this option. (RCW 59.18.115)
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2004
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