Tacoma renter sues landlord over allegations of unsafe conditions

Tenant Melody Frazier alleged in a lawsuit that the property owner has repeatedly broken the law with unlawful rent hikes, hazardous living conditions and retaliation.

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 547

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A Tacoma renter is suing her landlord over allegations that they have ignored tenant protections for years.

Melody Frazier has lived at Westside Estates in Tacoma’s West End since 2017. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, she alleged that the property owner had repeatedly broken the law with illegal rent hikes, hazardous living conditions and retaliation.

“This isn’t just about one tenant or one apartment,” Frazier said during a news conference outside the Pierce County District Court on …

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