Rental Property Legal Rights

Summary

Landlords in Washington State must maintain rental properties in habitable condition, including fixing damages and addressing pest infestations. Contact a local legal aid organization for further advice.

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Can I tell you the situation then you can tell me if i can sue the rental agency for it
Of course, ****. Could you please provide more details about your situation? Also, could you tell me where you are located as the laws may vary by location?
Yakima WA. Me and my husband were homeless 3 years and toom over our friends apartment after getting married and he had a autistic son and the place was trashed so we took it over. Upon renting they said we were responsible for what it was like when we moved in. Then upon 1 year inspection the lady told me we could of had it redone to live in and I stayed that's not what I was told and I had called and asked them if they could I was told no. So while she was there I also stated how there were neighbors who had cock roaches and I tried to show here where they were nesting in our kitchen but could show her well then they sent a maintenance guy to put traps said after 6 months and you still see them let us know. And so I did after 6 months and they said they would bomb he fallowing week so we bombed it . Well then we told them we bombed it because it's getting out of hand then no bed again after that. I also have stated many times there was a hole in the floor and they never fixed it which was a hazard. I had * small children in my home. I also told them about the laundry room was detaching from the house because we are on the top of a * story house made into apartments . My husband lost hours , our apartment was taken over by cockroaches and I lost a hole house full of items and furniture due to infestation.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Washington State, landlords are legally required to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition. This includes:
- Fixing any damage promptly
- Dealing with pest infestations
- Ensuring all utilities are in working order
You might consider contacting a local legal aid organization for further advice.