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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...