My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Washington
I moved into an apartment in West Seattle in June of 2013 and signed a 6-month lease. After I moved in, I discovered that the apartment was very rundown, with appliances and shelving units constantly breaking down. I've had several conversations with the property management group that manages the complex over a lack of professionalism and reliability in maintaining it.
When my lease was up in November, I was set to move, but some financial problems arose and I ended up not having the money when it was time. I, instead, had to sign a 9-month-lease extension to stay, at which time my rent was also raised from $895 to $920 per month.
At the end of December, I received notice that the property owner had essentially fired the property management group that I signed my lease with and hired someone else. The letter that I received stated that this shouldn't affect my lease. However, my lease states: "this agreement made this between ____________ (hereinafter called 'Landlord/Agent') and above listed individuals (regardless of number, hereinafter called 'Resident'), for rental property located at:_____________(hereinafter called 'Property'). It is expressly understood that this agreement is between Landlord and each signatory individually and severally..."
Because the "Landlord" I made the agreement with is no longer my landlord, is my lease still valid? Because I'd really rather not continue to pay $920 for an apartment worth $700 at best. I previously worked for Tully's Coffee and, when TC Global sold to Global Baristas, the employees all had to "sign-out" of TC Global as employees and "sign-in" to Global Baristas. I know there is a difference here, as no sale took place, however my lease does state that it was with the property management group, not the owner.

