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Below is a detailed overview of what typically happens in Seattle when your fixed-term lease ends and you want to stay in the unit on a month-to-month basis. I’ll cover the relevant laws, what your rights and responsibilities are, and a few tips on things you might not realize you need to know. Automatic Conversion or Expiration Lease Renewal Required? Seattle’s Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (often called the “JCEO”) is a crucial protection: Written Confirmation Potential Rent Increase New Lease vs. Month-to-Month Your Notice to Move Out Landlord’s Notice to End Tenancy No Surprise, End-of-Lease Eviction Rent Increase Repairs and Maintenance Lease Language Document Communication Winter Eviction Defense School-Year Eviction Defense Since it is January 10 and your lease ends on February 10, you’ve got about 30 days left on your fixed-term lease. Typically, in Seattle: Big Picture: You generally have the right to stay after the lease ends unless the landlord can prove a just cause reason.

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