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Tenant Law

Seattle Landlord Tenant Laws

Translated Seattle Landlord Tenant Laws (available in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese)

Seattle Laws Regarding Building Maintenance and Repair

Checklist to Report Needed Repairs

The Tenants Union http://tenantsunion.org Seattle-based non-profit organization that advocate stronger tenants' rights for Washington State tenants. Its online brochures on various issues are very easy to understand.

Solid-Ground helps community members overcome economic crises and develop the skills and resources they need to thrive. Offers housing programs and tenant counseling. 

Washington State Office of the Attorney General http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/lt/rights.shtml This website explains various legal issues involving landlords and tenants and gives phone numbers of agencies to contact in different counties if you have any problem.

LANDLORD-TENANT ACT--MOLD INFORMATION
"Information must be provided by the landlord to new tenants at the time the lease or rental agreement is signed, and must be provided to current tenants no later than January 1, 2006, or must be posted in a visible, public location at the dwelling unit property beginning the effective date of this act..."

Where to find mold information on the DOH web?
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/IAQ/mold.htm
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/IAQ/Got_Mold.html

EPA Honors MHE
The Master Home Environmentalist © program was recognized in 2005 with a Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award! This prestigious honor is given out annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to programs and organizations that demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, and longevity in protecting children from environmental health risks.
On April 21, 2005 in Washington D.C. Aileen Gagney, the Asthma and Environmental Health Program Manager and MHE coordinator, will accept the award on behalf of the American Lung Association in Washington, the MHE trainers and volunteers. Over the past few years Aileen has been a driving force in improving and expanding the program from Washington State to Washington D.C.
Congratulations to all those involved in the award winning Master Home Environmentalist Program!
 
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