RCW 59.20.250
Mediation of disputes by independent third party.
The landlord and tenant may agree in writing to submit any dispute arising under this chapter or under the terms, conditions, or performance of the rental agreement to mediation by an independent third party or to settle the dispute through industry mediation procedures. The parties may agree to submit any dispute to mediation before exercising their right to arbitration under RCW 59.20.260.
[ 1984 c 58 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 58: See note following RCW 59.20.200.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant
Chapter 59.20 - Manufactured/mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act.
59.20.020 - Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith required.
59.20.045 - Enforceability of rules against a tenant.
59.20.060 - Rental agreements—Required contents—Prohibited provisions.
59.20.070 - Prohibited acts by landlord.
59.20.073 - Transfer of rental agreements.
59.20.074 - Rent—Liability of secured party with right to possession.
59.20.075 - Presumption of reprisal or retaliatory action.
59.20.090 - Term of rental agreements—Renewal—Nonrenewal—Termination—Armed forces exception—Notices.
59.20.095 - Short-term rental agreements for recreational vehicles.
59.20.110 - Attorney's fees and costs.
59.20.130 - Duties of landlord.
59.20.134 - Written receipts for payments made by tenant.
59.20.135 - Maintenance of permanent structures—Findings and declarations—Definition.
59.20.145 - Live-in care provider—Not a tenant—Agreements—Guest fee.
59.20.150 - Service of notice on landlord or tenant.
59.20.155 - Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord.
59.20.190 - Health and sanitation standards—Penalties.
59.20.230 - Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy.
59.20.240 - Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies.
59.20.250 - Mediation of disputes by independent third party.
59.20.260 - Arbitration—Authorized—Selection of arbitrator—Procedure.
59.20.270 - Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions.
59.20.290 - Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice.
59.20.300 - Manufactured/mobile home communities—Notice of sale.
59.20.305 - Manufactured/mobile home communities—Good faith negotiations.
59.20.310 - Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination.
59.20.901 - Effective date—1999 c 359.
59.20.902 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.