Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Washington

Storage of landlords vehicle

We rented a house and the landlord said that the motor home that was parked in the driveway would be removed from the property in 10 days. It has been 51 days and the motor home is still here. I did write into the rental agreement that if the motorhome was not moved in 10 days that I would have the right to deduct 30 dollars a day from the rent. The landlord is now balking at that clause. I do have a signed copy of the agreement, however the clause i wrote in was not initialed by both parties. What can I do to get the motorhome out of here?


Asked on 8/20/05, 1:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: Storage of landlords vehicle

Well, you can't withhold rent. What you can do is to write your landlord and tell him that the motorhome must be moved immediately. Calling him is useless. Write and say: Dear LL: you and I agreed that your motorhome would be off this property by (date). It is now nearly two month's later. Please make arrangements to get it out of here immediately.

He's betting you don't really care. If I were in your shoes I would consider giving notice and leaving. You have a duty to pay rent, but why pay it to a person who can't keep their promises?

But it's not a basis to refuse to pay rent. And a contract clause inserted by one party and not agreed to by the other party is likely unenforceable. I cannot tell you without looking at the contract.

Good luck - Powell

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Answered on 8/20/05, 9:36 am


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