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About Donald J. Leske II
Expertise
Advocate for Landlord & Tenant Rights. Based in Washington State as a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Property Manager. I am a Landlord but I am not a Lawyer. Ask any question dealing with the rental of residential properties, including; 1. Evictions. 2. Maintenance & repair issues. 3. How to set a fair rental price. 4. When to hire a property manager. 5. Selling and how to determine value. 6. Basic tax questions and Legal issues ok, but most will be referred to a professional in that field.
Experience
I have over 25 years experience in Property Management with about 320 clients, plus I own my own Real Estate Brokerage (www.Homesandproperties.com) with expanded experience & training in Short Sales, Foreclosure negotiations and rental property management. I write an informal online Real Estate News Magazine and am a member of NARPM, National Association of Residential Property Managers and have been quoted by News Agencies.
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NARPM, NWMLS, ABR Certified
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Mike Kelley Real Estate Show - MEDIA REVIEW -
See: http://www.mikesrealestateshow.com/2008/03/07/great-article-on-short-sales-written-by-super-real-estate-pro-donald-j-leske-ii-must-reading-for-all-in-difficulties-in-sonomacounty
Trulia.com Advice Contributor
Activerain.com contributor
Education/Credentials
ABR Certified, State of Washington Licensed Agent & Broker. Past member of BBB, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors.
Awards and Honors
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Presidents Gold Award for high achievement, John L. Scott Realty. - "Shining Star Award" 2006 - 03/04/05/06 All Star of the Year Award for excellence.
Past/Present Clients
See client testimonies at: http://www.bci-properties.com/testimonies.htm
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Expert: Donald J. Leske II - 11/5/2009
Question
I am currently living in WA at an apartment complex where we have been for about MO. We moved in and the lease was written at $875.00. I was out shopping last night and saw a bright flyer with my apartments name on it and the price for our exact floor plan was 825.00. I know in CA when I lived there they lowered my rent in this situation. Is there any laws stating that they have to lower my current rent or am I stuck because of the 1yr lease?
Answer
Hi there,
THAT is a good question. Sometimes our advertising gets mixed up too and we normally honor what a tenant brings to our attention "if its the same address"..., but if its for another apartment that is not yours, they are most likely within their rights to discount it to get it rented. You would be best off to bring it to the attention of your Landlord and ask if that is the same and why is yours more!
Some managers will rent out what they have available.., then discount a unit that is not renting fast enough.
Kind regards,
-Don
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