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Landlords in Washington must provide at least 48 hours notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. Tenants have the right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of their rental. Any changes to the lease agreement should be mutually agreed upon. Document all incidents, gather witness statements, and consult local tenant rights organizations for support. Consider sending a letter outlining the violations and requesting compliance. Free or low-cost legal assistance is available through organizations like Northwest Justice Project, CLEAR Hotline, King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Solid Ground Tenant Services, and Housing Justice Project.Full Conversation
I am in washington state. my landlady knows of my mental disabilities which also includ ptsd. she has repeatedly entered my rental unit wheni am not home. without an emergency and without permission. she has , recently, banged on my door and screamed, yelled and threatened to call police. after she was caught in the act of entering my rental for the second time in three hours. she talkss to our neighbors about me and the things she deems conversation pieces and talks not always in a good light about me. she has limited me to only * guests ever to visit at any time. she has also prohibited me from havinbg any guest overnight. she set those last two in the final lease aggreement but when i had previewed her draft just a day befoe and we went over it, those prohibitions to guests was not there. when the final draft was presented she hurried the signture needs and said it was the same as to what we had discussed the day before.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Rae. To assist you better, may I ask if you have any documentation or evidence of these incidents (e.g., emails, texts, witness statements)?
In Washington state:
- Landlords must provide a minimum of * hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies.
- Tenant harassment is illegal.
- Lease changes must be agreed upon by both parties.
Consider contacting your local housing authority for further assistance.
In Washington state:
- Landlords must provide a minimum of * hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies.
- Tenant harassment is illegal.
- Lease changes must be agreed upon by both parties.
Consider contacting your local housing authority for further assistance.
yes i do texts from her and texts to my friends just after the incidents as well as the witness to the rapid signature incident when my friend was here
I'm sorry to hear about your experience, Rae. Based on Washington state laws, here are some key points:
- **Landlord Entry:** Landlords must give at least 2 days' notice before entering, except in emergencies.
- **Tenants' Rights:** Tenants have the right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of their rental.
- **Guest Limitations:** Any changes to the lease agreement should be clearly communicated and mutually agreed upon.
Given your situation, you might want to consider:
*. **Documenting Everything:** Keep all texts, emails, and any other communications.
*. **Witness Statements:** Get written statements from any witnesses.
*. **Consulting a Local Tenant's Rights Organization:** They can offer specific advice and support.
Would you like information on the nearest tenants' rights organization in your area?
- **Landlord Entry:** Landlords must give at least 2 days' notice before entering, except in emergencies.
- **Tenants' Rights:** Tenants have the right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of their rental.
- **Guest Limitations:** Any changes to the lease agreement should be clearly communicated and mutually agreed upon.
Given your situation, you might want to consider:
*. **Documenting Everything:** Keep all texts, emails, and any other communications.
*. **Witness Statements:** Get written statements from any witnesses.
*. **Consulting a Local Tenant's Rights Organization:** They can offer specific advice and support.
Would you like information on the nearest tenants' rights organization in your area?
yes bt i need low income law help because i am disabled and without a lot of funds to pay for attorney
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Rae. Here are some resources that might be able to assist you:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.nwjustice.org
Phone: (*) *-* (for low-income residents)
These organizations can provide free legal assistance and advice for low-income individuals in Washington state.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP)
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.nwjustice.org
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral) Hotline
Phone: (*) *-* (for low-income residents)
These organizations can provide free legal assistance and advice for low-income individuals in Washington state.
are there any others?
Certainly, Rae. Here are a few more resources that might be able to assist you:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.kcba.org/pbs/nlc.aspx
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.solid-ground.org/get-help/housing/tenant-services
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tacomaprobono.org/housing-justice-project
These organizations offer free or low-cost legal assistance for housing issues.
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.kcba.org/pbs/nlc.aspx
Solid Ground Tenant Services
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.solid-ground.org/get-help/housing/tenant-services
Housing Justice Project
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tacomaprobono.org/housing-justice-project
These organizations offer free or low-cost legal assistance for housing issues.
she obviously has no idea about the laws that are in ace ive considered sending her a letter outlining the rcw and the violations shes done is that a bad idea or a step of civility
Rae, sending a letter outlining the relevant RCW (Revised Code of Washington) and her violations could be a step of civility and might help address the situation. Ensure you:
- Clearly state the laws she has violated.
- Provide dates and details of the incidents.
- Request that she cease these actions immediately.
Would you like help drafting this letter?
- Clearly state the laws she has violated.
- Provide dates and details of the incidents.
- Request that she cease these actions immediately.
Would you like help drafting this letter?
yes please a draft that i could follow would be great
Certainly, Rae. Here is a draft letter that you can use to outline the relevant RCW and the violations your landlady has committed:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Landlady's Name]
[Landlady's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Landlady's Name],
Subject: Notice of Violations of Tenant Rights and Request for Compliance
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address several concerns regarding your recent actions that I believe violate my rights as a tenant under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
*. **Unauthorized Entry**: According to RCW *.*.*, a landlord must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. You have repeatedly entered my unit without notice or permission, including on [specific dates].
*. **Right to Privacy**: RCW *.*.* also protects my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of my rental. Your unauthorized entries and the disturbances you have caused, such as banging on my door and making threats, are violations of this right.
*.
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Landlady's Name]
[Landlady's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Landlady's Name],
Subject: Notice of Violations of Tenant Rights and Request for Compliance
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address several concerns regarding your recent actions that I believe violate my rights as a tenant under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
*. **Unauthorized Entry**: According to RCW *.*.*, a landlord must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. You have repeatedly entered my unit without notice or permission, including on [specific dates].
*. **Right to Privacy**: RCW *.*.* also protects my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of my rental. Your unauthorized entries and the disturbances you have caused, such as banging on my door and making threats, are violations of this right.
*.
i dont see anything after the number * that is viewble
I apologize for the inconvenience, Rae. Here is the remainder of the draft letter:
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*. **Guest Limitations**: As per RCW *.*.*, any changes to the lease agreement should be mutually agreed upon and clearly communicated. The restrictions you imposed on my guests were not part of the initial draft we discussed and were added without my consent.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
I hope we can resolve these issues amicably. Please let me know if we can discuss this further to ensure a peaceful living environment.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional information or assistance with this draft?
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*. **Guest Limitations**: As per RCW *.*.*, any changes to the lease agreement should be mutually agreed upon and clearly communicated. The restrictions you imposed on my guests were not part of the initial draft we discussed and were added without my consent.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
I hope we can resolve these issues amicably. Please let me know if we can discuss this further to ensure a peaceful living environment.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional information or assistance with this draft?
what about her talking about me to our neighbors
Rae, I'm sorry to hear about that. In Washington, your landlady discussing your private matters with neighbors may violate your right to privacy. Here's how to address it in your letter:
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*. **Invasion of Privacy**: Your discussions about my personal matters with neighbors violate my right to privacy under Washington state laws.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment, including discussing my personal matters with neighbors.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
---
Would you like any additional information or assistance with this revision?
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*. **Invasion of Privacy**: Your discussions about my personal matters with neighbors violate my right to privacy under Washington state laws.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment, including discussing my personal matters with neighbors.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
---
Would you like any additional information or assistance with this revision?
she alos today stated that i am to inform her if im ill or if i leave my home
Rae, I'm sorry to hear about your ongoing issues. Your landlady's demand that you inform her if you are ill or leaving your home is unreasonable and may violate your right to privacy. You can add this point to your letter:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Landlady's Name]
[Landlady's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Landlady's Name],
Subject: Notice of Violations of Tenant Rights and Request for Compliance
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address several concerns regarding your recent actions that I believe violate my rights as a tenant under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
*. **Unauthorized Entry**: According to RCW *.*.*, a landlord must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. You have repeatedly entered my unit without notice or permission, including on [specific dates].
*. **Right to Privacy**: RCW *.*.* also protects my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of my rental. Your unauthorized entries and the disturbances you have caused
---
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Landlady's Name]
[Landlady's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Landlady's Name],
Subject: Notice of Violations of Tenant Rights and Request for Compliance
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address several concerns regarding your recent actions that I believe violate my rights as a tenant under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
*. **Unauthorized Entry**: According to RCW *.*.*, a landlord must provide at least 2 days' notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. You have repeatedly entered my unit without notice or permission, including on [specific dates].
*. **Right to Privacy**: RCW *.*.* also protects my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of my rental. Your unauthorized entries and the disturbances you have caused
what about the remainder of the letter after "you have caused"
Certainly, Rae. Here is the remainder of the letter after "you have caused":
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...such as banging on my door and making threats, are violations of this right.
*. **Guest Limitations**: As per RCW *.*.*, any changes to the lease agreement should be mutually agreed upon and clearly communicated. The restrictions you imposed on my guests were not part of the initial draft we discussed and were added without my consent.
*. **Invasion of Privacy**: Your discussions about my personal matters with neighbors violate my right to privacy under Washington state laws.
*. **Unreasonable Demands**: Your demand that I inform you if I am ill or leaving my home is unreasonable and infringes upon my right to privacy.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment, including discussing my personal matters with neighbors.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
- Refrain from making unreasonable demands about my personal health or whereabouts.
I hope we can resolve these issues amicably. Please let me know if we can discuss this
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...such as banging on my door and making threats, are violations of this right.
*. **Guest Limitations**: As per RCW *.*.*, any changes to the lease agreement should be mutually agreed upon and clearly communicated. The restrictions you imposed on my guests were not part of the initial draft we discussed and were added without my consent.
*. **Invasion of Privacy**: Your discussions about my personal matters with neighbors violate my right to privacy under Washington state laws.
*. **Unreasonable Demands**: Your demand that I inform you if I am ill or leaving my home is unreasonable and infringes upon my right to privacy.
Given these violations, I respectfully request that you:
- Cease any unauthorized entries into my rental unit.
- Refrain from any actions that disrupt my right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment, including discussing my personal matters with neighbors.
- Respect the original terms of our lease agreement regarding guest policies.
- Refrain from making unreasonable demands about my personal health or whereabouts.
I hope we can resolve these issues amicably. Please let me know if we can discuss this
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