Tenant on Social Security Disability needs to move out of apt. and is 6 days shy of State of WA law of having to give 20 days notice in writing.
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Tenant on Social Security Disability needs to move out of apt. and is 6 days shy of State of WA law of having to give 20 days notice in writing.
A 53 year old man on disability needs to move, for health reasons, is hospitalized and asks family to notify landlord as to his intention of not returning to apt. Rent is paid until the 30th and verbal notification is given on the 16th, six days short of the 20 days. Man must pay for next month rent in full and give a proper notice to vacate. Family to move tenant’s belongings and clean apt., not expecting the $250 deposit returned. Landlord states they will send the next months rent to collection if not paid. Can tenant, very limited income still be liable because of being short 6 days.
Asked on June 17, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The disabled are a protected class under the law and there are may agencies to help. Given the circumstances it seems unreasonable what is going on but all the documents and information to fully evaluate the matter need to be reviewed by someone who knows the law in the area in which you live. Contact the Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid, set up to help the elderly and disabled. Their website is ocla.wa.gov and their phone number is (888) 387-7111. That number is for those over 60 but I am sure that they can direct you to the office that can help which depends on where you live in Washington State. Good luck.
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