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Hello, back in February I vacated my apartment in WA due to domestic violence. I had a letter from the domestic violence services stating that WA state law permits victims of DV to break a lease without fees being due. Essentially I took a few days to pack mine & my 5 children’s belongings, and left in the night (2/4) moving back to my home town. I have received a few bills and fees from the apartment company, the most recent now saying I owe them $1,400. I am a single mother, just started working full time in March, got my kids in daycare for the first time, and then lost my job within the 90 day probation period. I have absolutely no means of being able to provide the apartments the money they are asking for and feel that I have no options except to most likely be sent to collections. I am reaching out to see if there are any other options available to me. Thank you.

If the landlord is trying to charge you a fee, your lease agreement governs that. Maybe the landlord can't in Washington. Since a lease may be unclear or complicated, maybe look into some form of free legal in Washington. Find them here. A number of options are out there for you. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... and_a.html

Perry wrote:Hello, back in February I vacated my apartment in WA due to domestic violence.

Please I need help. I lost my apartment last year and been homeless since and I still owe fees for breaking said lease. Just last month I got a motel room but now I have fallen behind. I get disability of 783 a month and I am looking for part time work.  I do not know where to turn or who to talk to. I've tried churches here but there's not too many. I do not want to go back to the streets. Please help me pay the lease fee.

Well, look into free legal in Oklahoma. Maybe they can go over your fee and give you advice. There are resources on free legal aid here for OK. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... nd_as.html

Lertyou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:56 pm Please I need help. I lost my apartment last year and been homeless since and I still owe fees for breaking said lease. Just last month I got a motel room but now I have fallen behind. I get disability of 783 a month and I am looking for part time work.  I do not know where to turn or who to talk to. I've tried churches here but there's not too many. I do not want to go back to the streets. Please help me pay the lease fee.