Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Washington

Deposit, Fees, Transfering Apts.
We moved into an apartment with a 6 month lease. Never saw or signed a pre move in checklist. Went through 3 managers in this time. Paid rent on time and finished our lease. Moved into a different apartment couldn't get the manager to get us a new lease and once again never signed a pre move in checklist to the new apartment or a lease. Decided to move out. Gave our 30 days notice and paid up for the month. 2 1/2 months pass by with no word from the landlord and no deposit refund. Get a letter in the mail from a collection agency stating we owe $120.
Any advice on this?

Asked on 10/31/06, 4:43 pm

Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

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Re: Deposit, Fees, Transfering Apts.

You need to write to the collection agency and ask them to verify the debt. Send it certified and keep a copy.

Then review RCW 59.18.260, .270 and especially .280 and consider filing suit in small claims.

Powell

Answered on 10/31/06, 4:46 pm

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