Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)

Citation: Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)
Parent Document: Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)
Jurisdiction: Washington (state)
Effective Date: 2003-02-11
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4934783/lian-v-stalick/ ↗

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Violation of the RLTA warranty of habitability. The trial court found that the stairway was “inherently dangerous and interfered with the safe habitation of the home.” CP at 161. The court also determined that Mr. Stalick failed to use ordinary care when repairing the steps so that they “remained inherently dangerous and still interfered with the safe inhabitation of the home.” CP at 161. The court concluded that “the existence of the obviously dangerous condition of the stairs was a violation of the implied warranty of habitability and the duty” created under the RLTA. CP at 162. Additionally, the court concluded that Mr. Stalick’s “failfure] to exercise reasonable care to repair the condition was a violation of the implied warranty of habitability.” CP at 162-63. The RLTA provision relating to habitability partly states:

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