Q: Can I terminate my lease for failure to repair things in my apartment, it's been 3 months since I first put in requests.
A: In Washington state, landlords are legally obligated to ensure that rental properties are habitable and safe. If your landlord has not addressed essential repairs, especially those affecting health and safety, after being notified, you might have grounds for legal action or remedies. These can range from depositing rent in an escrow account, covering the repair costs yourself and deducting them from your rent, to possibly terminating the lease. It's essential, however, that you have provided the landlord written notice of the issues and allowed a reasonable amount of time for repairs. Before making a decision to terminate the lease, it's crucial to have all related documentation in order, review the terms of your lease,
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