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Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are not attorneys, and this information should not be considered legal advice. To read specific laws in the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, click on the RCW (Revised Code of WA) links throughout this site.
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Rent Smart Webinars in English
Solid Ground’s Tenant Services offers educational webinars in English and Spanish to help Washington state renters understand their rights and responsibilities under state landlord/tenant law.
Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Repair Issues & Landlord Duties Do you... Read More »
Rent Smart: I Can’t Pay Full Rent. What Are My Options?
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH I Can’t Pay Full Rent. What Are... Read More »
Rent Smart: Looking for Housing – The Basics
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Looking for Housing – The Basics Learn... Read More »
Rent Smart: Options for When You Can’t Pay Full Rent
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Options for When You Can’t Pay Full... Read More »
Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant... Read More »
Rent Smart: General Information – Learning the Basics
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH General Information – Learning the Basics Discuss... Read More »
Rent Smart: Evictions & Terminations
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Evictions & Terminations Learn more information on... Read More »
Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as... Read More »
Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant ... Read More »
Rent Smart: Breaking Your Lease
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Breaking Your Lease Do you need to... Read More »
Rent Smart: Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a... Read More »
Rent Smart: Pests & Infestations
RENT SMART WEBINAR IN ENGLISH Pests & Infestations Are you a tenant... Read More »
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¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento
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More Tenant Education Resources
- King County residents: Are you being threatened with eviction? Contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
- Washington state residents: Visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call our message-only Tenant Services Message Line 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, currently open Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm except holidays (hours and days are subject to change).
- Schedule a training: Solid Ground’s Tenant Counselors are available to offer additional educational webinars on Washington state landlord-tenant law and other topics related to successful tenancies in Washington state. Contact us at tenantwa@solid-ground.org if your group, organization, or community would benefit from this training.