WA landlord resources
Washington landlord law references
Deposit rules, notices, licensing and disclosures listed in the supplied Washington dataset.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Washington: Security deposits
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Washington: Notices and tenancy endings
14-day pay-or-vacate notice for nonpayment (RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030).
Just cause required to end a tenancy (RCW 59.18.650); no-cause month-to-month terminations eliminated in 2021. Notice varies by cause (60-120 days); tenant gives 20 days.
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Superior Court (unlawful detainer).
Washington: Rent regulation
Statewide rent stabilization effective May 7 2025 (HB 1217): annual increases capped at the lesser of 10% or 7%+CPI; no increase in first 12 months; 90 days' notice; units within 12 years of first certificate of occupancy exempt; mobile-home lots capped at 5%. Most provisions sunset July 1 2040.
Washington: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord license; some cities (Seattle, Tacoma) require rental registration.
Washington: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal, pre-1978)
Mold information (RCW 59.18.060)
Sources supplied for Washington
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- RCW 59.18.280 (deposit return within 30 days)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- RCW 59.18.057 (14-day pay-or-vacate)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- HB 1217 (2025) bill summary (statewide rent cap)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Washington State Office of the Attorney GeneralAttorney General
- Washington State Department of CommerceHousing/Commerce
- Washington Courtscourt