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RCW Dispositions -
Chapter 59.04 - Tenancies.
59.04.010 - Tenancies from year to year abolished except under written contract. - RCW 59.04.010 Tenancies from year to year abolished except under...
59.04.020 - Tenancy from month to month—Termination. - RCW 59.04.020 Tenancy from month to month—Termination. When premises are...
59.04.030 - Tenancy for specified time—Termination. - RCW 59.04.030 Tenancy for specified time—Termination. In all cases where...
59.04.040 - Ten-day notice to pay rent or quit premises. - RCW 59.04.040 Ten-day notice to pay rent or quit premises....
59.04.050 - Tenancy by sufferance—Termination. - RCW 59.04.050 Tenancy by sufferance—Termination. Whenever any person obtains possession...
59.04.900 - Chapter inapplicable to rental agreements under landlord-tenant act. - RCW 59.04.900 Chapter inapplicable to rental agreements under landlord-tenant act....
Chapter 59.08 - Default in Rent of Forty Dollars or Less.
59.08.010 - Summons and complaint as notice—Acceptance of rent after default. - RCW 59.08.010 Summons and complaint as notice—Acceptance of rent after...
59.08.020 - Venue. - RCW 59.08.020 Venue. The superior court of the county in...
59.08.030 - Complaint. - RCW 59.08.030 Complaint. Such proceedings shall be commenced by the...
59.08.040 - Order for hearing—Notice. - RCW 59.08.040 Order for hearing—Notice. Upon the filing of such...
59.08.050 - Continuance. - RCW 59.08.050 Continuance. No continuance shall be granted for a...
59.08.060 - Hearing—Writ of restitution. - RCW 59.08.060 Hearing—Writ of restitution. At the time and place...
59.08.070 - Recall of writ—Bond. - RCW 59.08.070 Recall of writ—Bond. If the defendant feels aggrieved...
59.08.080 - Complaint as notice to quit. - RCW 59.08.080 Complaint as notice to quit. The filing and...
59.08.090 - Sheriff's fee. - RCW 59.08.090 Sheriff's fee. The sheriff's fee shall be the...
59.08.100 - Indemnity bond not required—Liability for damages. - RCW 59.08.100 Indemnity bond not required—Liability for damages. The plaintiff...
59.08.900 - Chapter inapplicable to rental agreements under landlord-tenant act. - RCW 59.08.900 Chapter inapplicable to rental agreements under landlord-tenant act....
Chapter 59.12 - Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer.
59.12.010 - Forcible entry defined. - RCW 59.12.010 Forcible entry defined. Every person is guilty of...
59.12.020 - Forcible detainer defined. - RCW 59.12.020 Forcible detainer defined. Every person is guilty of...
59.12.030 - Unlawful detainer defined. - RCW 59.12.030 Unlawful detainer defined. Except as limited under RCW...
59.12.032 - Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060. - RCW 59.12.032 Unlawful detainer action—Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060....
59.12.035 - Holding over on agricultural land, effect of. - RCW 59.12.035 Holding over on agricultural land, effect of. In...
59.12.040 - Service of notice—Proof of service. - RCW 59.12.040 Service of notice—Proof of service. Any notice provided...
59.12.050 - Jurisdiction of proceedings. - RCW 59.12.050 Jurisdiction of proceedings. The superior court of the...
59.12.060 - Parties defendant. - RCW 59.12.060 Parties defendant. No person other than the tenant...
59.12.070 - Complaint—Summons. - RCW 59.12.070 Complaint—Summons. The plaintiff in his or her complaint,...
59.12.080 - Summons—Contents—Service. - RCW 59.12.080 Summons—Contents—Service. The summons must state the names of...
59.12.085 - Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction. - RCW 59.12.085 Alternative service of summons—Limitation on jurisdiction. (1) When...
59.12.090 - Writ of restitution—Bond. - RCW 59.12.090 Writ of restitution—Bond. The plaintiff at the time...
59.12.100 - Service of writ—Bond to stay writ. - RCW 59.12.100 Service of writ—Bond to stay writ. The sheriff...
59.12.110 - Modification of bond. - RCW 59.12.110 Modification of bond. The plaintiff or defendant at...
59.12.120 - Judgment by default. - RCW 59.12.120 Judgment by default. If on the date appointed...
59.12.121 - Pleading by defendant. - RCW 59.12.121 Pleading by defendant. On or before the day...
59.12.130 - Jury—Actions given preference. - RCW 59.12.130 Jury—Actions given preference. Whenever an issue of fact...
59.12.140 - Proof in forcible entry and detainer. - RCW 59.12.140 Proof in forcible entry and detainer. On the...
59.12.150 - Amendment to conform to proof. - RCW 59.12.150 Amendment to conform to proof. When upon the...
59.12.160 - Amendments. - RCW 59.12.160 Amendments. Amendments may be allowed by the court...
59.12.170 - Judgment—Execution. - RCW 59.12.170 Judgment—Execution. If upon the trial the verdict of...
59.12.180 - Rules of practice. - RCW 59.12.180 Rules of practice. Except as otherwise provided in...
59.12.190 - Relief against forfeiture. - RCW 59.12.190 Relief against forfeiture. The court may relieve a...
59.12.200 - Appellate review—Stay bond. - RCW 59.12.200 Appellate review—Stay bond. A party aggrieved by the...
59.12.210 - Effect of stay bond. - RCW 59.12.210 Effect of stay bond. When the defendant shall...
59.12.220 - Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal. - RCW 59.12.220 Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal. If a...
59.12.230 - Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty. - RCW 59.12.230 Forcible entry and detainer—Penalty. Every person who shall...
Chapter 59.16 - Unlawful Entry and Detainer.
59.16.010 - Unlawful detainer defined. - RCW 59.16.010 Unlawful detainer defined. That any person who shall,...
59.16.020 - Pleadings, requirements. - RCW 59.16.020 Pleadings, requirements. The complaint in all cases under...
59.16.030 - Issues—Trial. - RCW 59.16.030 Issues—Trial. It shall not be necessary for the...
59.16.040 - Parties defendant—Trial of separate issues. - RCW 59.16.040 Parties defendant—Trial of separate issues. All persons in...
Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.
59.18.010 - Short title. - RCW 59.18.010 Short title. RCW 59.18.010 through 59.18.420 and 59.18.900...
59.18.020 - Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith imposed. - RCW 59.18.020 Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith imposed. Every...
59.18.030 - Definitions. - RCW 59.18.030 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Active...
59.18.040 - Living arrangements exempted from chapter. - RCW 59.18.040 Living arrangements exempted from chapter. The following living...
59.18.050 - Jurisdiction of district and superior courts. - RCW 59.18.050 Jurisdiction of district and superior courts. The district...
59.18.055 - Notice—Alternative procedure—Court's jurisdiction limited—Application to chapter 59.20 RCW. - RCW 59.18.055 Notice—Alternative procedure—Court's jurisdiction limited—Application to chapter 59.20 RCW....
59.18.057 - Notice—Form. - RCW 59.18.057 Notice—Form. (1) Every 14-day notice served pursuant to...
59.18.058 - Notice—Translated versions—Legal or advocacy resource information. - RCW 59.18.058 Notice—Translated versions—Legal or advocacy resource information. (1) The...
59.18.060 - Landlord—Duties. - RCW 59.18.060 Landlord—Duties. The landlord will at all times during...
59.18.063 - Landlord—Written receipts for payments made by tenant. - RCW 59.18.063 Landlord—Written receipts for payments made by tenant. (1)...
59.18.065 - Landlord—Copy of written rental agreement to tenant. - RCW 59.18.065 Landlord—Copy of written rental agreement to tenant. When...
59.18.070 - Landlord—Failure to perform duties—Notice from tenant—Contents—Time limits for landlord's remedial action. - RCW 59.18.070 Landlord—Failure to perform duties—Notice from tenant—Contents—Time limits for...
59.18.075 - Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord. - RCW 59.18.075 Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord. (1) Any...
59.18.080 - Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies—Exceptions. - RCW 59.18.080 Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies—Exceptions. The...
59.18.085 - Rental of condemned or unlawful dwelling—Tenant's remedies—Relocation assistance—Penalties. - RCW 59.18.085 Rental of condemned or unlawful dwelling—Tenant's remedies—Relocation assistance—Penalties....
59.18.090 - Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition—Tenant's choice of actions. - RCW 59.18.090 Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition—Tenant's choice of...
59.18.100 - Landlord's failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by tenant—Procedure—Deduction of cost from rent—Limitations. - RCW 59.18.100 Landlord's failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by...
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. - RCW 59.18.110 Failure of landlord to carry out duties—Determination by...
59.18.115 - Substandard and dangerous conditions—Notice to landlord—Government certification—Escrow account. - RCW 59.18.115 Substandard and dangerous conditions—Notice to landlord—Government certification—Escrow account....
59.18.120 - Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy. - RCW 59.18.120 Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy. If...
59.18.125 - Inspections by local municipalities—Frequency—Number of rental properties inspected—Notice—Appeals—Penalties. - RCW 59.18.125 Inspections by local municipalities—Frequency—Number of rental properties inspected—Notice—Appeals—Penalties....
59.18.130 - Duties of tenant. - RCW 59.18.130 Duties of tenant. Each tenant shall pay the...
59.18.140 - Reasonable obligations or restrictions—Tenant's duty to conform—Landlord's duty to provide written notice in increase of rent. - RCW 59.18.140 Reasonable obligations or restrictions—Tenant's duty to conform—Landlord's duty...
59.18.150 - Landlord's right of entry—Purposes—Searches by fire officials—Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes—Conditions. - RCW 59.18.150 Landlord's right of entry—Purposes—Searches by fire officials—Searches by...
59.18.160 - Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective condition. - RCW 59.18.160 Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective...
59.18.170 - Landlord to give notice if tenant fails to carry out duties—Late fees. - RCW 59.18.170 Landlord to give notice if tenant fails to...
59.18.180 - Tenant's failure to comply with statutory duties—Landlord to give tenant written notice of noncompliance—Landlord's remedies. - RCW 59.18.180 Tenant's failure to comply with statutory duties—Landlord to...
59.18.190 - Notice to tenant to remedy nonconformance. - RCW 59.18.190 Notice to tenant to remedy nonconformance. Whenever the...
59.18.200 - Tenancy from month to month or for rental period—End of tenancy—Armed forces exception—Exclusion of children—Conversion to condominium—Demolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premises—Notice. - RCW 59.18.200 Tenancy from month to month or for rental...
59.18.210 - Tenancies from year to year except under written contract. - RCW 59.18.210 Tenancies from year to year except under written...
59.18.220 - End of tenancy for a specified time—Armed forces exception. - RCW 59.18.220 End of tenancy for a specified time—Armed forces...
59.18.230 - Waiver of chapter provisions prohibited—Provisions prohibited from rental agreement—Distress for rent abolished—Detention of personal property for rent—Remedies. - RCW 59.18.230 Waiver of chapter provisions prohibited—Provisions prohibited from rental...
59.18.240 - Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord—Prohibited. - RCW 59.18.240 Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord—Prohibited. So long...
59.18.250 - Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord—Presumptions—Rebuttal—Costs. - RCW 59.18.250 Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord—Presumptions—Rebuttal—Costs. Initiation by...
59.18.253 - Deposit to secure occupancy by tenant—Landlord's duties—Violation. - RCW 59.18.253 Deposit to secure occupancy by tenant—Landlord's duties—Violation. (1)...
59.18.255 - Source of income—Landlords prohibited from certain acts—Violation—Penalties. - RCW 59.18.255 Source of income—Landlords prohibited from certain acts—Violation—Penalties. (1)...
59.18.257 - Screening of prospective tenants—Notice to prospective tenant—Costs—Adverse action notice—Violation. - RCW 59.18.257 Screening of prospective tenants—Notice to prospective tenant—Costs—Adverse action...
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. - RCW 59.18.260 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
59.18.270 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Deposit by landlord in trust account—Receipt—Remedies under foreclosure—Claims. - RCW 59.18.270 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
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. - RCW 59.18.280 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
59.18.283 - Moneys paid by tenant—Landlord must apply toward rent—Tenant's right to possession—Installment payment plans. - RCW 59.18.283 Moneys paid by tenant—Landlord must apply toward rent—Tenant's...
59.18.285 - Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written rental agreement required—Remedies. - RCW 59.18.285 Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit—Written...
59.18.290 - Removal or exclusion of tenant from premises—Holding over or excluding landlord from premises after termination date—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 59.18.290 Removal or exclusion of tenant from premises—Holding over...
59.18.300 - Termination of tenant's utility services—Tenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services. - RCW 59.18.300 Termination of tenant's utility services—Tenant causing loss of...
59.18.310 - Default in rent—Abandonment—Liability of tenant—Landlord's remedies—Sale of tenant's property by landlord, deceased tenant exception. - RCW 59.18.310 Default in rent—Abandonment—Liability of tenant—Landlord's remedies—Sale of tenant's...
59.18.312 - Writ of restitution—Storage and sale of tenant's property—Use of proceeds from sale—Service by sheriff, form. - RCW 59.18.312 Writ of restitution—Storage and sale of tenant's property—Use...
59.18.315 - Mediation of disputes by independent third party. - RCW 59.18.315 Mediation of disputes by independent third party. The...
59.18.320 - Arbitration—Authorized—Exceptions—Notice—Procedure. - RCW 59.18.320 Arbitration—Authorized—Exceptions—Notice—Procedure. (1) The landlord and tenant may agree,...
59.18.330 - Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions. - RCW 59.18.330 Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions. (1) Unless otherwise mutually agreed to, in...
59.18.340 - Arbitration—Fee. - RCW 59.18.340 Arbitration—Fee. The administrative fee for this arbitration procedure...
59.18.350 - Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice. - RCW 59.18.350 Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice. When a...
59.18.352 - Threatening behavior by tenant—Termination of agreement—Written notice—Financial obligations. - RCW 59.18.352 Threatening behavior by tenant—Termination of agreement—Written notice—Financial obligations....
59.18.354 - Threatening behavior by landlord—Termination of agreement—Financial obligations. - RCW 59.18.354 Threatening behavior by landlord—Termination of agreement—Financial obligations. If...
59.18.360 - Exemptions. - RCW 59.18.360 Exemptions. A landlord and tenant may agree, in...
59.18.363 - Unlawful detainer action—Distressed home, previously. - RCW 59.18.363 Unlawful detainer action—Distressed home, previously. In an unlawful...
59.18.365 - Unlawful detainer action—Summons—Form. - RCW 59.18.365 Unlawful detainer action—Summons—Form. (1) The summons must contain...
59.18.367 - Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination authorized, when. - RCW 59.18.367 Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination authorized, when. (1) A...
59.18.370 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Application—Order—Hearing. - RCW 59.18.370 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ...
59.18.380 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer—Order—Stay—Bond. - RCW 59.18.380 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ...
59.18.390 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Service—Tenant's bond—Notice. - RCW 59.18.390 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ...
59.18.400 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer of defendant. - RCW 59.18.400 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ...
59.18.410 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Notice of default—Writ of restitution—Judgment—Execution. - RCW 59.18.410 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Notice...
59.18.415 - Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases. - RCW 59.18.415 Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases. The provisions...
59.18.420 - RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable. - RCW 59.18.420 RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable. The...
59.18.430 - Applicability to prior, existing or future leases. - RCW 59.18.430 Applicability to prior, existing or future leases. RCW...
59.18.435 - Applicability to proprietary leases. - RCW 59.18.435 Applicability to proprietary leases. This chapter does not...
59.18.440 - Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Certain cities, towns, counties, municipal corporations authorized to require. - RCW 59.18.440 Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Certain cities, towns, counties,...
59.18.450 - Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Payments not considered income—Eligibility for other assistance not affected. - RCW 59.18.450 Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Payments not considered income—Eligibility...
59.18.500 - Gang-related activity—Legislative findings, declarations, and intent. - RCW 59.18.500 Gang-related activity—Legislative findings, declarations, and intent. The legislature...
59.18.510 - Gang-related activity—Notice and demand the landlord commence unlawful detainer action—Petition to court—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 59.18.510 Gang-related activity—Notice and demand the landlord commence unlawful...
59.18.550 - Drug and alcohol free housing—Program of recovery—Terms—Application of chapter. - RCW 59.18.550 Drug and alcohol free housing—Program of recovery—Terms—Application of...
59.18.570 - Victim protection—Definitions. - RCW 59.18.570 Victim protection—Definitions. The definitions in this section apply...
59.18.575 - Victim protection—Notice to landlord—Termination of rental agreement—Procedures. - RCW 59.18.575 Victim protection—Notice to landlord—Termination of rental agreement—Procedures. (1)(a)...
59.18.580 - Victim protection—Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions. - RCW 59.18.580 Victim protection—Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures...
59.18.585 - Victim protection—Possession of dwelling unit—Exclusion of others—New lock or key. - RCW 59.18.585 Victim protection—Possession of dwelling unit—Exclusion of others—New lock...
59.18.590 - Death of a tenant—Designated person. - RCW 59.18.590 Death of a tenant—Designated person. (1)(a) At a...
59.18.595 - Death of a tenant—Landlord duties—Disposition of property procedures—Liability. - RCW 59.18.595 Death of a tenant—Landlord duties—Disposition of property procedures—Liability....
59.18.610 - Installments—Deposits, nonrefundable fees, and last month's rent—Statutory penalty. - RCW 59.18.610 Installments—Deposits, nonrefundable fees, and last month's rent—Statutory penalty....
59.18.620 - Definitions applicable to RCW 59.18.625 and 59.18.630. - RCW 59.18.620 Definitions applicable to RCW 59.18.625 and 59.18.630. The...
59.18.625 - Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expiration—Violations—Penalties. - RCW 59.18.625 Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due...
59.18.630 - Eviction moratorium—Unpaid rent—Repayment plans—Rental assistance. - RCW 59.18.630 Eviction moratorium—Unpaid rent—Repayment plans—Rental assistance. (1) The eviction...
59.18.640 - Indigent tenants. - RCW 59.18.640 Indigent tenants. (1) Subject to the availability of...
59.18.650 - Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end of periodic tenancy—Cause—Notice—Penalties. - RCW 59.18.650 Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end...
59.18.660 - Eviction resolution pilot program. - RCW 59.18.660 Eviction resolution pilot program. (Expires July 1, 2023.)...
59.18.670 - Security deposit—Landlord waiver, disclosure form—Fee in lieu—Claims for losses—Judicial action, collection activity—Violation. - RCW 59.18.670 Security deposit—Landlord waiver, disclosure form—Fee in lieu—Claims for...
59.18.900 - Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 207. - RCW 59.18.900 Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 207. If any provision...
59.18.911 - Effective date—1989 c 342. - RCW 59.18.911 Effective date—1989 c 342. This act shall take...
59.18.912 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 59.18.912 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...
Chapter 59.20 - Manufactured/mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act.
59.20.010 - Short title. - RCW 59.20.010 Short title. This chapter shall be known and...
59.20.020 - Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith required. - RCW 59.20.020 Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith required. Every...
59.20.030 - Definitions. - RCW 59.20.030 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Abandoned"...
59.20.040 - Chapter applies to rental agreements regarding mobile home lots, cooperatives, or subdivisions—Applicability of and construction with provisions of chapters 59.12 and 59.18 RCW. - RCW 59.20.040 Chapter applies to rental agreements regarding mobile home...
59.20.045 - Enforceability of rules against a tenant. - RCW 59.20.045 Enforceability of rules against a tenant. Rules are...
59.20.050 - Written rental agreement for term of one year or more required—Waiver—Exceptions—Application of section. - RCW 59.20.050 Written rental agreement for term of one year...
59.20.060 - Rental agreements—Required contents—Prohibited provisions. - RCW 59.20.060 Rental agreements—Required contents—Prohibited provisions. (1) Any mobile home...
59.20.070 - Prohibited acts by landlord. - RCW 59.20.070 Prohibited acts by landlord. A landlord shall not:...
59.20.073 - Transfer of rental agreements. - RCW 59.20.073 Transfer of rental agreements. (1) Any rental agreement...
59.20.074 - Rent—Liability of secured party with right to possession. - RCW 59.20.074 Rent—Liability of secured party with right to possession....
59.20.075 - Presumption of reprisal or retaliatory action. - RCW 59.20.075 Presumption of reprisal or retaliatory action. Initiation by...
59.20.080 - Grounds for termination of tenancy or occupancy or failure to renew a tenancy or occupancy—Notice—Mediation. - RCW 59.20.080 Grounds for termination of tenancy or occupancy or...
59.20.090 - Term of rental agreements—Renewal—Nonrenewal—Termination—Armed forces exception—Notices. - RCW 59.20.090 Term of rental agreements—Renewal—Nonrenewal—Termination—Armed forces exception—Notices. (1) Unless...
59.20.095 - Short-term rental agreements for recreational vehicles. - RCW 59.20.095 Short-term rental agreements for recreational vehicles. Any landlord...
59.20.100 - Improvements. - RCW 59.20.100 Improvements. Improvements, except a natural lawn, purchased and...
59.20.110 - Attorney's fees and costs. - RCW 59.20.110 Attorney's fees and costs. In any action arising...
59.20.120 - Venue. - RCW 59.20.120 Venue. Venue for any action arising under this...
59.20.130 - Duties of landlord. - RCW 59.20.130 Duties of landlord. It shall be the duty...
59.20.134 - Written receipts for payments made by tenant. - RCW 59.20.134 Written receipts for payments made by tenant. (1)...
59.20.135 - Maintenance of permanent structures—Findings and declarations—Definition. - RCW 59.20.135 Maintenance of permanent structures—Findings and declarations—Definition. (1) The...
59.20.140 - Duties of tenant. - RCW 59.20.140 Duties of tenant. It shall be the duty...
59.20.145 - Live-in care provider—Not a tenant—Agreements—Guest fee. - RCW 59.20.145 Live-in care provider—Not a tenant—Agreements—Guest fee. A tenant...
59.20.150 - Service of notice on landlord or tenant. - RCW 59.20.150 Service of notice on landlord or tenant. (1)...
59.20.155 - Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord. - RCW 59.20.155 Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord. Any law...
59.20.160 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord. - RCW 59.20.160 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
59.20.170 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Deposit by landlord in trust account—Receipt—Claims. - RCW 59.20.170 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
59.20.180 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant—Statement and notice of basis for retention. - RCW 59.20.180 Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance...
59.20.190 - Health and sanitation standards—Penalties. - RCW 59.20.190 Health and sanitation standards—Penalties. All state board of...
59.20.200 - Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Notice from tenant—Time limits for landlord's remedial action. - RCW 59.20.200 Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Notice from tenant—Time limits...
59.20.210 - Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by tenant—Bids—Notice—Deduction of cost from rent—Limitations. - RCW 59.20.210 Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by tenant—Bids—Notice—Deduction...
59.20.220 - Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Judgment by court or arbitrator for diminished rental value and repair costs—Enforcement of judgment—Reduction in rent. - RCW 59.20.220 Landlord—Failure to carry out duties—Judgment by court or...
59.20.230 - Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy. - RCW 59.20.230 Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy. If...
59.20.240 - Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies. - RCW 59.20.240 Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies. The...
59.20.250 - Mediation of disputes by independent third party. - RCW 59.20.250 Mediation of disputes by independent third party. The...
59.20.260 - Arbitration—Authorized—Selection of arbitrator—Procedure. - RCW 59.20.260 Arbitration—Authorized—Selection of arbitrator—Procedure. (1) The landlord and tenant...
59.20.270 - Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions. - RCW 59.20.270 Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions. (1) If the landlord and tenant agree...
59.20.280 - Arbitration—Fee. - RCW 59.20.280 Arbitration—Fee. The administrative fee for this arbitration procedure...
59.20.290 - Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice. - RCW 59.20.290 Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice. When a...
59.20.300 - Manufactured/mobile home communities—Notice of sale. - RCW 59.20.300 Manufactured/mobile home communities—Notice of sale. (1) A landlord...
59.20.305 - Manufactured/mobile home communities—Good faith negotiations. - RCW 59.20.305 Manufactured/mobile home communities—Good faith negotiations. A landlord intending...
59.20.310 - Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination. - RCW 59.20.310 Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination. (1) A court may...
59.20.901 - Effective date—1999 c 359. - RCW 59.20.901 Effective date—1999 c 359. This act is necessary...
59.20.902 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 59.20.902 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...
Chapter 59.21 - Mobile Home Relocation Assistance.
59.21.005 - Declaration—Purpose. - RCW 59.21.005 Declaration—Purpose. The legislature recognizes that it is quite...
59.21.006 - Declaration—Intent—Purpose—1995 c 122. - RCW 59.21.006 Declaration—Intent—Purpose—1995 c 122. The legislature recognizes that, in...
59.21.010 - Definitions. - RCW 59.21.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the...
59.21.021 - Relocation assistance—Eligibility—Amounts of assistance—Distribution of assistance—Reimbursement—Application to receive relocation assistance. - RCW 59.21.021 Relocation assistance—Eligibility—Amounts of assistance—Distribution of assistance—Reimbursement—Application to receive...
59.21.030 - Closure notice—Requirements. - RCW 59.21.030 Closure notice—Requirements. (1) The closure notice required by...
59.21.033 - Notice—Translated versions—Legal or advocacy resource information. - RCW 59.21.033 Notice—Translated versions—Legal or advocacy resource information. (1) The...
59.21.040 - Relocation assistance—Exemptions. - RCW 59.21.040 Relocation assistance—Exemptions. A tenant is not entitled to...
59.21.050 - Relocation fund—Administration—Tenant's application—Form. - RCW 59.21.050 Relocation fund—Administration—Tenant's application—Form. (1)(a) The existence of the...
59.21.070 - Rental agreement—Covenants. - RCW 59.21.070 Rental agreement—Covenants. If the rental agreement includes a...
59.21.100 - Tenants—Waiver of rights—Attorney approval. - RCW 59.21.100 Tenants—Waiver of rights—Attorney approval. A tenant may, with...
59.21.105 - Existing older mobile homes—Forced relocation—Code waiver. - RCW 59.21.105 Existing older mobile homes—Forced relocation—Code waiver. (1) The...
59.21.110 - Violations—Penalty. - RCW 59.21.110 Violations—Penalty. Any person who intentionally violates, intentionally attempts...
59.21.120 - Relocation coordination program. - RCW 59.21.120 Relocation coordination program. (1) A relocation coordination program...
59.21.905 - Effective date—1995 c 122. - RCW 59.21.905 Effective date—1995 c 122. This act is necessary...
59.21.906 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 59.21.906 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...
Chapter 59.22 - Office of Mobile/manufactured Home Relocation Assistance—Resident-Owned Mobile Home Parks.
59.22.010 - Legislative findings. - RCW 59.22.010 Legislative findings. (1) The legislature finds: (a) That...
59.22.020 - Definitions. - RCW 59.22.020 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply throughout this...
59.22.032 - Loans for mobile home park conversion costs—Resident eligibility—Flexible repayment terms. - RCW 59.22.032 Loans for mobile home park conversion costs—Resident eligibility—Flexible...
59.22.034 - Loan duration—Rate of interest—Security—Administration of loan. - RCW 59.22.034 Loan duration—Rate of interest—Security—Administration of loan. (1) Any...
59.22.036 - Requirements for financing approval—Department's duties. - RCW 59.22.036 Requirements for financing approval—Department's duties. Before providing financing...
59.22.038 - Eligibility for loans—Amount of loans—Determining factors. - RCW 59.22.038 Eligibility for loans—Amount of loans—Determining factors. The department...
59.22.039 - Technical assistance for mobile home park conversion. - RCW 59.22.039 Technical assistance for mobile home park conversion. The...
59.22.050 - Office of mobile/manufactured home relocation assistance—Duties. - RCW 59.22.050 Office of mobile/manufactured home relocation assistance—Duties. In order...
59.22.901 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 59.22.901 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...
Chapter 59.24 - Rental Security Deposit Guarantee Program.
59.24.010 - Legislative findings. - RCW 59.24.010 Legislative findings. The legislature finds that one of...
59.24.020 - Program established—Grants—Eligible participants. - RCW 59.24.020 Program established—Grants—Eligible participants. (1) The *department of community,...
59.24.030 - Contracts required—Terms. - RCW 59.24.030 Contracts required—Terms. (1) A three-party contract shall be...
59.24.040 - Authority of grant recipients. - RCW 59.24.040 Authority of grant recipients. A local government or...
59.24.050 - Rules. - RCW 59.24.050 Rules. The *department of community, trade, and economic...
59.24.060 - Sources of funds. - RCW 59.24.060 Sources of funds. The *department of community, trade,...
Chapter 59.28 - Federally Assisted Housing.
59.28.010 - Legislative findings—Purpose. - RCW 59.28.010 Legislative findings—Purpose. The legislature finds that: (1) There...
59.28.020 - Definitions. - RCW 59.28.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...
59.28.030 - Contracts—Expiration or termination—Notice—Applicability. - RCW 59.28.030 Contracts—Expiration or termination—Notice—Applicability. (1) This chapter shall not...
59.28.040 - Notice of expiration or prepayment—Owner's duty. - RCW 59.28.040 Notice of expiration or prepayment—Owner's duty. Except as...
59.28.050 - Owner's rights—Public regulatory powers—Applicability. - RCW 59.28.050 Owner's rights—Public regulatory powers—Applicability. This chapter shall not...
59.28.060 - Notice of expiration or prepayment—Contents—Location—Requests for information. - RCW 59.28.060 Notice of expiration or prepayment—Contents—Location—Requests for information. (1)...
59.28.070 - Removal of tenants—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing. - RCW 59.28.070 Removal of tenants—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing. From...
59.28.080 - Rent increase—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing. - RCW 59.28.080 Rent increase—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing. From the...
59.28.090 - Modification of rental agreement—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing. - RCW 59.28.090 Modification of rental agreement—Notice of expiration or prepayment—Timing....
59.28.100 - Violations—Civil actions—Parties. - RCW 59.28.100 Violations—Civil actions—Parties. Any party who is entitled to...
59.28.120 - Department of community, trade, and economic development—Develop and provide information and technical assistance. - RCW 59.28.120 Department of community, trade, and economic development—Develop and...
59.28.130 - Eviction of tenant—Restriction. - RCW 59.28.130 Eviction of tenant—Restriction. An owner of federally assisted...
59.28.902 - Effective date—2000 c 255. - RCW 59.28.902 Effective date—2000 c 255. This act is necessary...
Chapter 59.30 - Manufactured/mobile Home Communities—Dispute Resolution and Registration.
59.30.010 - Findings—Purpose—Intent. - RCW 59.30.010 Findings—Purpose—Intent. (1) The legislature finds that there are...
59.30.020 - Definitions. - RCW 59.30.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...
59.30.030 - Dispute resolution program—Purpose—Attorney general duties. - RCW 59.30.030 Dispute resolution program—Purpose—Attorney general duties. (1) The attorney...
59.30.040 - Dispute resolution program—Complaint process. - RCW 59.30.040 Dispute resolution program—Complaint process. (1) An aggrieved party...
59.30.050 - Registration process, fees. - RCW 59.30.050 Registration process, fees. (1) The department must register...
59.30.060 - Database. - RCW 59.30.060 Database. The department must have the capability to...
59.30.070 - Manufactured/mobile home dispute resolution program account. - RCW 59.30.070 Manufactured/mobile home dispute resolution program account. The manufactured/mobile...
59.30.080 - Immunity from suit. - RCW 59.30.080 Immunity from suit. The attorney general, director, or...
59.30.090 - Unpaid fees—Warrant—Interest—Lien. - RCW 59.30.090 Unpaid fees—Warrant—Interest—Lien. (1) If any registration assessment or...