Starting January 10th, major changes are underway for rental housing, directly impacting both landlords and tenants. Under the Rent Agreement New Rules 2026, rent agreements will be made more ...

Q: The new owner of the house I rent wants to increase my security deposit. She says the current deposit is too low. Can she ask for more money? A: It depends on whether or not you have a ...

The new rental laws, which are based on the ‘Model Tenancy Act, 2021, have a lot of features that benefit tenants besides making it totally formal. For instance, every tenancy must have a digitally ...

*Editor’s note: In response to reader questions and concerns regarding housing conditions in Washington state, the Northwest Service Journalism team and Bellingham Herald staff have teamed up to offer ...

A common issue when it comes to renting is the aftermath – when you’re trying to get your deposit back. There can be complications, and often renters lose hundreds of pounds over small issues that ...