Landlord Negligence Legal Options

Summary

In Washington, landlords must maintain safe premises. If you experience negligence, harassment, or assault, document incidents, gather evidence, and consider filing police reports. You may have a case against DESC housing for negligence and assault. Consulting a local attorney can provide personalized advice and help you explore legal options.

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So I have been living at DESC housing in Seattle. Where staff are here monitoring for our safety *. Over the last year my house burglarized for everything I own I blame there negligence I told them about the damages on my door from people obviously breaking in they never fixed it and then my next door neighbor who still lives there was on camera doing so. I was spit on so assaulted by a staff member when I first moved in I was assaulted and harassed by tenants my window broken out of my car weapons pulled on me and my door sprayed on with spray paint I told them about the harassment before I was assaulted. I asked over and over for them to fix my door. Do I have a case who do I call
It sounds like you may have a case against DESC housing for negligence and possibly assault. In Washington, landlords have a responsibility to maintain safe premises. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document all incidents and communications with DESC.
- Gather evidence, including photos, videos, and witness statements.
- Consider filing a police report for assaults and burglaries.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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Your situation sounds quite serious, and connecting with a lawyer could definitely help. Let's start by asking a couple of questions to ensure it's a high quality case. Is there ongoing harassment or unresolved issues with DESC housing currently?