noted nicks on closet doors, two burnt-out lightbulbs in the hallway, a "bad leak" coming
from the washing machine's hot water valve, one garage remote that did not work, dirty
and stained window blinds, peeling wallpaper, a faulty kitchen light, and a broken kitchen
drawer, among other things. Pl.'s Ex. 1 at 31-34. Ms. Goodeill did not mince words
when describing the yard: "Yard looks like hell." Pl.'s Ex. 1 at 32.
During the Goodeills' tenancy, Madison purchased Baker. On August 17,2012,
the Goodeills entered into a new lease agreement with Madison, with a lease end date of
June 30, 2013. After their lease expired, the Goodeills' tenancy became month to month
by operation ofRCW 59. 18.200(l)(a).
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Goodeill v. Madison Real Estate
On August 5,2013, the Goodeills gave Madison the requisite 20-day notice that
they intended to vacate 1502 West Cora Court py the end of August. By August 27, the
Goodeills had finished moving out of the residence. That same day, they had the carpets
professionally cleaned. On August 28, Madison contacted Ms. Goodeill and requested
approval to show the residence and keys to do so. Ms. Goodeill gave Madison one of her
keys, but retained two other keys.
On August 30, Ms. Goodeill telephoned Madison to arrange a time to turn in her
two remaining keys and complete move-out paperwork. She spoke with an employee
named Marlie who told her that the office would be closed Monday, September 2, in
observance of Labor Day, but that she could turn in her two keys by noon on September 3
to avoid being charged extra rent. On September 3, Ms. Goodeill turned in her last two