Washington Rental Laws
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. 59.04.010 to 59.18.912
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 3-Day Notice RCW 59.12.030 Unlawful detainer defined. |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 10-Days RCW 59.12.030 Unlawful detainer defined. |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Washington Small Claim Court Limit is $10,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | 59.18.310 Default in rent—Abandonment—Liability of tenant—Landlord’s remedies—Sale of tenant’s property by landlord, deceased tenant exception. |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Actual Damages. For utilities shut off – actual damages plus $100 for each day without services. 59.18.300 Termination of tenant’s utility services—Tenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services. |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | 59.18.100 Landlord’s failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by tenant—Procedure—Deduction of cost from rent—Limitations. 59.18.110 Failure of landlord to carry out duties—Determination by court or arbitrator—Judgment against landlord for diminished rental value and repair costs—Enforcement of judgment—Reduction in rent under certain conditions. 59.18.115 Substandard and dangerous conditions—Notice to landlord—Government certification—Escrow account. |
| Required Disclosures | Move-In Checklist Required 59.18.260 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord—Written checklist required. Non-Refundable Fees Disclosure 59.18.285 Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written rental agreement required—Remedies. Fire and Safety Information 59.18.060 Landlord—Duties. Owner or Agent Identity 59.18.060 Landlord—Duties. Mold Information 59.18.060 Landlord—Duties. Screening Criteria Tenant Screening Fee 59.18.257 Screening of prospective tenants—Notice to prospective tenant—Costs—Adverse action notice—Violation. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | Yes 59.18.285 Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written rental agreement required—Remedies. |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 21 Days 59.18.260 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord—Written checklist required. 59.18.270 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Deposit by landlord in trust account—Receipt—Remedies under foreclosure—Claims. 59.18.280 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Statement and notice of basis for retention—Remedies for landlord’s failure to make refund. 59.18.283 Moneys paid by tenant—Landlord must apply toward rent—Tenant’s right to possession—Installment payment plans. 59.18.285 Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written rental agreement required—Remedies. |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 20 Days |
| Payment of Rent | |
| Property Entry Notice | Two Days One Day to show the property to prospective buyers or tenants 59.18.150 Landlord’s right of entry—Purposes—Searches by fire officials—Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes—Conditions. |
