This article explains the basics of how Washington courts typically divide property (assets) and liabilities (debts) in a divorce. Lease agreements in Washington are legal contracts between landlords and tenants.They establish key details like rent amount, duration, and property rules. A partition action enables you to force the sale of property when coowners are refusing to sell. The agreement between the landlord and tenant governing the tenancy is called a lease or a rental agreement. The landlord must provide a copy of the rental agreement to each tenant that signs it. The tenant may request one free replacement copy during the tenancy. Tenants in Washington have their own set of rights that protect their wellbeing and safety while residing in a rental property. In either case, the charges renters are responsible for covering must be stated in the lease agreement. The other option is to buy the property and then break the lease(s), renegotiate the terms or "buy out" the tenant(s) yourself.