My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Washington.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington

I am renting out my condo (which is allowed by my HOA). My condo is directly under a unit that has short-term rentals. The noise levels vary a great deal. We have a wood frame building. Sometimes there is thumping and bumping and loud footsteps that shake the ceiling. Sometimes there are children running. Very rarely they come in and drop something that wakes me up. The noise is unpredictable. I have complained about it a great deal. Since I work at home, don't watch TV and live a quiet life it probably bothers me more than most people and I tend to be sensitive to noise.

My question is: What should I say to prospective tenants? In showing the place, I am saying, "It is a wood frame building so you will hear some noise. I have only heard noise from upstairs - never next door and I have an end unit. For weeks and months you will have quiet and then you may hear bumping, heavy footsteps, and running. There is no way to predict and if you are at all sensitive to noise you will not be a good candidate for this unit."

Is this what I would add to the lease? One applicant said, "I'm rarely home so I don't anticipate a problem." Another said, "My own kids will be visiting, I am used to noise and I get up every half hour all night long anyway." Obviously they are great candidates - so I think the problem is solvable. I am working with a top-notch property management company that knows the building.

As for me, I bought the place from investors who hadn't lived there - the place was empty - so they could honestly say they didn't know.