[WSBARP] Unilateral Lease Amendments

[Jan Kelly]

Good morning,

Can anyone practicing in Landlord Tenant law tell me whether WA allows a
landlord to unilaterally amend a lease? This question is related to a $75
late fee imposed by the apartment complex. The Lease has a blank that was
not filled in as to when a late fee would be imposed for utilities. The
apartment complex manager sent an email stating that a late fee would be
imposed if not paid by the 1st of the month. In this case, the tenant
didn't receive notice of how much the bill was until after the 1st, and
yet, she received a $75 penalty.

The tenant is a personal friend of mine and has never made a late payment
on her rent. I'm trying to help her if there is a quick answer. Thank you.

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*Jan Kelly, JD/MBA*Attorney at Law

JK Law
PO Box 1964
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Direct Line (702) 338-6733

*Licensed in Nevada and Washington*.


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