This Landlord Agreement to allow Tenant Alterations to Premises contract is an agreement between a landlord and a tenant regarding changes the tenant wishes to make to the rented premises. A written agreement is helpful in avoiding misunderstandings that might otherwise occur. Various issues are covered, including who will pay for the improvements, whose property the improvements will be considered, and whether or not and under what circumstances the tenant may remove the alterations if and when the tenant decides to move out.
Seattle Washington Landlord Agreement to allow Tenant Alterations to Premises
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Leases are contracts and cannot be changed without the other side agreeing. The only change a landlord can make to a tenancy agreement without the tenant's consent is an increase the rent. A landlord must, however, follow the rules set out in the Residential Tenancies Act for rent increases.
Entering a tenant's property without warning or prior approval could be considered harassment. Shutting Off Utilities: This violates the warranty of habitability, which means that tenants have the right to basic necessities, such as running water, sewer and heat in the winter.
A tenancy agreement can normally only be changed if both you and your landlord agree. If you both agree, the change should be recorded in writing, either by drawing up a new written document setting out the terms of the tenancy or by amending the existing written tenancy agreement.
Changes to tenancy agreements Both you and your landlord must agree in order to change the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Landlords are generally prohibited from locking a tenant out of the premises, from taking a tenant's property for nonpayment of rent (except for abandoned property under certain conditions), or from intentionally terminating a tenant's utility service.
Guests: A landlord cannot include a clause restricting a tenant from having guests. Nor can a landlord charge a fee for guests. Additional deposits: A landlord cannot request a security deposit of more than one-half a month's rent and an additional pet damage deposit of one-half of a month's rent.
The only way a landlord can evict a tenant in Washington is by receiving a court order. It is illegal for a landlord to try to force a tenant out of the rental unit through any other means, such as shutting off the utilities or changing the locks on the rental unit.
Your landlord is usually responsible for external and major structural repairs. You are usually responsible for internal decoration and for making sure that furniture and other contents, and fixtures and fittings are not damaged because of your negligence (see under Damage or loss to contents/furniture).
During a tenancy, the tenant or landlord can only install a 'fixture', or make renovations / alterations / additions to the rented premises if the other party gives consent. The tenancy agreement will often include terms regarding the tenant's rights to install fixtures or make renovations.
Changing the tenancy agreement A tenancy agreement can normally only be changed if both you and your landlord agree. If you both agree, the change should be recorded in writing, either by drawing up a new written document setting out the terms of the tenancy or by amending the existing written tenancy agreement.