Washington State Law Quiz

According to Washington state law, what should be done if a neighbor's garbage is accumulating outside their door?

• The neighbor can continue to leave garbage outside.

• The neighbor should be reported to the landlord for cleanup.

• The garbage is considered a personal matter and the law does not intervene.

• The neighbor is fined by the city for littering.

If a landlord asks a tenant to put up a fence and the tenant refuses, leading to an eviction notice, what does Washington state law say about this?

• The tenant can be evicted without further notice.

• The tenant has a right to refuse without facing eviction.

• The landlord must provide a reasonable time frame before eviction.

• The tenant must put up the fence or face immediate eviction.

What does Washington state law say about a tenant who refuses to pay rent?

• The tenant can be evicted after a certain period of non-payment.

• The tenant is allowed to withhold rent until disputes are resolved.

• The tenant must pay double the rent as a penalty.

• The law does not require tenants to pay rent on time.

When a tenant's toilet overflows and damages the apartment's hallway carpet, what does Washington state law indicate?

• The tenant is not responsible for any damages.

• The landlord must pay for all repairs.

• The tenant may be held responsible for the damage.

• The tenant must replace the carpet within 24 hours.

If a tenant's cat destroys the carpet and the landlord withholds the damage deposit upon moving out, is this considered fair according to Washington state law?

• Yes, the landlord can withhold the entire deposit.

• No, the landlord cannot withhold any amount for pet damage.

• Yes, but only a portion of the deposit can be withheld.

• No, the tenant should be reimbursed for the carpet's depreciation.

What does Washington state law say about the time frame a landlord has to repair a broken hot water heater after being notified by the tenant?

• The landlord has no obligation to repair it.

• The landlord must begin repairs within 24 hours.

• The landlord has 30 days to repair it.

• The tenant must repair it themselves.

What should you do if you find your landlord in your apartment without prior notice because they thought they heard a noise?

• The Landlord may not enter your apartment without a 2 day notice and can be fined $100

• Immediately vacate the apartment

• Change the locks without notifying the landlord

• Allow the landlord to stay in the apartment

If a landlord is terminating your lease and gives you three days to move out, what is the legal procedure?

• You must leave within three days without question

• The landlord must provide a valid reason and follow legal eviction procedures

• You can ignore the notice and continue living in the apartment

• You can immediately terminate the lease without any consequences

What does the law say about a landlord requiring a $300.00 deposit that is not included in your lease agreement?

• You are required to pay any additional fees the landlord requests

• The landlord can evict you if you do not pay the deposit

• The landlord cannot enforce fees not included in the lease agreement

• You should negotiate the deposit amount with the landlord

Are you covered by landlord/tenant laws if your parents charge you rent and have you sign a rental agreement?

• No, family arrangements are not covered by landlord/tenant laws

• Yes

• Yes, landlord/tenant laws apply to all rental agreements

• No, unless the rental agreement is filed with a government agency