Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Washington

Rent
Last year I moved out of my rental. I called in the beginning of the month of July, sometime before the 10th as I had to give a 20 day notice. I talked to a girl, who said she had written it down and I was good to go. I called on the 30th to drop off my keys. I received a call back stating that I had not given my notice. This new person also said I would now have to pay Aug. rent ($906) which I could not afford. When I got the bill in Dec. it was for $1800. They had already subtracted my $400 deposit, additional $400 safety, and an additional $150 cleaning fee. I couldn't make the payment so they sold the debt to a collector whom proceded to call me, insult me and then refuse to work with me. Now they will only accept a one time payment of $2000 to clear the debt. I don't think I should have to pay any of this nor do I have the funds. My question is A) why are they charging me so much? B) why do I have to pay this when the first girl clearly stated that I was fine? and C) why was the collector allowed to be so insulting yet refuses to work with me? How can I resolve this?

Asked on 2/16/07, 12:04 pm

Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

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Re: Rent

Quick answer: Notices must be given in writing. However, you can use the manager's statement against her if they quibble. Seriously.

As to the collector: Go review my new favorite website, budhibbs dot com.

Don't pay the collector one dime until you read this page.

If you still have issues, you can call me. If you are not local I can give you a referral.

Hope this helps - Powell

Answered on 2/16/07, 12:36 pm

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