The Rent Smart Workshop has been cancelled. Call the Tenant Hotline if you have questions:
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Showing posts with label Tenant Worshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tenant Worshop. Show all posts
Friday, November 13, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Tenant Tips and Rent Smart Workshop 11/12/15
While it’s great to have a
landlord you can chat with, make sure that all of your communication about your
rent, repairs or anything else to do with your unit is in writing. It is a best practice to
document all your communications with your landlord in writing, and get proof
that they were sent and received. You can do this by sending important
documents by certified mail or getting a written receipt when you pay your
rent.
Without written documentation, every repair request or agreement between you and your landlord will come down to your word against theirs. In many places in the law, the tenant is actually not allowed a remedy until the request has been put in writing and sent to the landlord. A thorough paper trail will ensure that you’ll have the proof you need to protect yourself if you end up needing to fight a disputed bill or take your landlord to Small Claims Court.
For more information on how to protect your rights as a tenant and have a positive relationship with your landlord, come to the Rent Smart Workshop on Tuesday, November 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Seattle Public Library Southwest Branch, located at 9010 35th Ave SW. To RSVP, call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.
Without written documentation, every repair request or agreement between you and your landlord will come down to your word against theirs. In many places in the law, the tenant is actually not allowed a remedy until the request has been put in writing and sent to the landlord. A thorough paper trail will ensure that you’ll have the proof you need to protect yourself if you end up needing to fight a disputed bill or take your landlord to Small Claims Court.
For more information on how to protect your rights as a tenant and have a positive relationship with your landlord, come to the Rent Smart Workshop on Tuesday, November 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Seattle Public Library Southwest Branch, located at 9010 35th Ave SW. To RSVP, call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Rent Smart Workshop 10/22/15
Solid Ground will be hosting a Rent Smart Workshop on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These workshops are an opportunity to speak with tenant advocates about the common issues that renters face and how to best resolve those issues. The workshop will take place in the Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room at 425 Harvard Ave E. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Rent Smart Workshop
Solid Ground hosts a Rent Smart Workshop every quarter.
There will be one on Monday, September 28th from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the
Shoreline Library. This is an opportunity to learn more about your rights as a
renter and how to create a productive relationship with your landlord. Our
tenant counselors work with renters from all over Washington State and have
strategies to resolve common problems. Bring your questions and concerns or
just learn more about your rights and how to be a good tenant.
If you would like to attend this workshop, please call
206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org to RSVP. If you have questions about renting or landlord-tenant
law, call the tenant services hotline at 206-694-6767. The hotline is open on
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Rent Smart Tenant Rights Workshop 6/16/15
Want to
know more about your rights as a renter? Wondering how to get your deposit back
or request a repair? Would you like to know how the new changes in the laws
impact renters? Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are hosting a FREE Rent Smart Workshop for the community on Tuesday,
June 16th from 5:30-7:30pm at Rainier
Beach Library.
At this tenant’s rights workshop, they will provide information about the landlord-tenant laws in Washington State and discuss the laws and ordinances that apply throughout the housing search process, move-in, during tenancy, move-out and eviction. Bring your questions!
Especially with recent changes and additions to the laws, challenging situations can arise for tenants. There are remedies available to tenants if a landlord is not complying with the laws, but tenants have to know those remedies are available in order to use them. Knowing the laws and what steps to take, tenants can take action to correct the problem.
If you
would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP to the Solid Ground Tenant
Services Workshop & Advocacy Line at 206.694.6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.
Since there is no agency that enforces the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in our state, it is largely up to tenants to understand the laws and know their rights in order to take appropriate action to effectively enforce them. They will talk about some tips and best practices for renters to help you assert your rights and have a successful tenancy – whether you are signing a rental agreement, requesting repairs or have questions about your privacy rights.
Since there is no agency that enforces the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in our state, it is largely up to tenants to understand the laws and know their rights in order to take appropriate action to effectively enforce them. They will talk about some tips and best practices for renters to help you assert your rights and have a successful tenancy – whether you are signing a rental agreement, requesting repairs or have questions about your privacy rights.
FREE “Rent Smart” Tenant Rights
Workshop
Tuesday, June 16th
5:30-7:30 pm
5:30-7:30 pm
Rainier Beach Library
For more information,
visit the website www.solid-ground.org/Tenant or call the Tenant Services Hotline
206.694.6767 which is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 am —4:30 pm.
(Note: The hotline hours are temporarily reduced during a period of staff
transition.)
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Rent Smart Tenant Rights Workshop Monday 4/27
Want to
know more about your rights as a renter? Wondering how to get your deposit back
or request a repair? Would you like to know how the new changes in the laws
impact renters? Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are hosting a FREE Rent Smart Workshop for the community
on Monday, April 27th from 5:30-7:30pm at
Bellevue Library.
At this tenant’s rights workshop, they will provide information about the landlord-tenant laws in Washington State and discuss the laws and ordinances that apply throughout the housing search process, move-in, during tenancy, move-out and eviction. Bring your questions!
At this tenant’s rights workshop, they will provide information about the landlord-tenant laws in Washington State and discuss the laws and ordinances that apply throughout the housing search process, move-in, during tenancy, move-out and eviction. Bring your questions!
Especially with recent changes and additions to the laws, challenging situations can arise for tenants. There are remedies available to tenants if a landlord is not complying with the laws, but tenants have to know those remedies are available in order to use them. Knowing the laws and what steps to take, tenants can take action to correct the problem.
If you
would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP to the Solid Ground Tenant
Services Workshop & Advocacy Line at 206.694.6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.
Since there is no agency that enforces the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in our state, it is largely up to tenants to understand the laws and know their rights in order to take appropriate action to effectively enforce them. They will talk about some tips and best practices for renters to help you assert your rights and have a successful tenancy – whether you are signing a rental agreement, requesting repairs or have questions about your privacy rights.
Since there is no agency that enforces the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in our state, it is largely up to tenants to understand the laws and know their rights in order to take appropriate action to effectively enforce them. They will talk about some tips and best practices for renters to help you assert your rights and have a successful tenancy – whether you are signing a rental agreement, requesting repairs or have questions about your privacy rights.
FREE “Rent Smart” Tenant Rights
Workshop
Monday, April 27th
5:30-7:30 pm
5:30-7:30 pm
Bellevue Library, Room 4
For more information,
visit the website www.solid-ground.org/Tenant or call the
Tenant Services Hotline 206.694.6767 which is open Mondays and Wednesdays from
10:30 am —4:30 pm. (Note: The hotline hours are temporarily reduced during a
period of staff transition.)
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