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Rent Regulations

Washington

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (287)

Definitions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36-001 et seq. § 162-36-001

Discrimination.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36-001 et seq. § 162-36-005

Retaliation.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36-001 et seq. § 162-36-006

Soliciting buyers from neighbors of listed house.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36-001 et seq. § 162-36-010

Content and language of solicitation.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36-001 et seq. § 162-36-020

Scope and purpose of chapter.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-010

Concurrent remedy in court.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-035

Definitions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-040

Who is protected.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-050

General rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-060

Accessibility.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-070

Modifications or additions made by tenants.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-080

Public areas of rental property.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-090

Persons with dog guides or service animals.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-100

Removal of dog guides and service animals.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-105

Inquiries to disabled applicants.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-110

Unfair to request or require waiver of rights.

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38-010 et seq. § 162-38-120

Controls on rent for residential structures -- Prohibited -- Exceptions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 35.21.830 § 35.21.830

Findings.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.005

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.010

Affordable housing program -- Purpose -- Input.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.020

Eligible organizations.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.040

Protection of state interest.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.060

Monitor recipient activities.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.070

Washington housing trust fund.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.130

Use of moneys for loans and grant projects to provide affordable housing -- Eligible activities.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.140

Notice of grant and loan application period -- Priorities -- Criteria for evaluation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.150

Remittances from real estate broker trust account interest -- Grant and loan applications.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.160

Preconstruction technical assistance.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.170

Grants and loans for major building improvements, preservation repairs, and system replacements.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.180

Reports -- Cost data.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.190

Conflict with federal requirements -- 1991 c 356.

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.902

Purpose of chapter.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.010

Construction of chapter -- Election of other remedies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.020

Freedom from discrimination -- Declaration of civil rights.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.030

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.040

Unfair practices with respect to real estate transactions, facilities, or services.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.222

Unfair practice to induce sale or rental of real property by representations regarding entry into neighborhood of persons of particular race, disability, etc.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.223

Unfair practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere regarding secured real estate transaction rights.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.2235

Real property contract provisions restricting conveyance, encumbrance, occupancy, or use to persons of particular race, disability, etc., void -- Unfair practice.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.224

Relief for unfair practice in real estate transaction -- Damages -- Penalty.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.225

Cooperative agreements between units of government for processing complaints.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.226

Declaratory judgment action to strike discriminatory provision of real property contract -- Restrictive covenant modification document as alternative.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.227

Complaint may be filed with commission.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.230

Complaint investigated -- Procedure -- Conference, conciliation -- Agreement, findings -- Rules.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.240

Hearing of complaint by administrative law judge -- Limitation of relief -- Penalties -- Order -- Arbitration.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.250

Enforcement of orders of administrative law judge -- Appellate review of court order.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.260

Appeal from orders of administrative law judge.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.270

Court shall expeditiously hear and determine.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.280

Election for civil action in lieu of hearing -- Relief.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.340

Temporary or preliminary relief -- Superior court jurisdiction -- Petition of commission.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.350

Discrimination, preferential treatment prohibited.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.400

Distinction or differential treatment -- When authorized.

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.405

Review of existing recorded covenants and deed restrictions to identify documents that include racial or other unlawful restrictions on property ownership. (Expires July 1, 2027.)

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.010 et seq. (housing provisions) § 49.60.525

Tenancies from year to year abolished except under written contract.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.010

Tenancy from month to month -- Termination.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.020

Tenancy for specified time -- Termination.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.030

Ten-day notice to pay rent or quit premises.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.040

Tenancy by sufferance -- Termination.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.050

Chapter inapplicable to rental agreements under landlord-tenant act.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.010 et seq. § 59.04.900

Forcible entry defined.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.010

Forcible detainer defined.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.020

Unlawful detainer defined.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.030

Unlawful detainer action -- Compliance with RCW 61.24.040 and 61.24.060.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.032

Holding over on agricultural land, effect of.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.035

Service of notice -- Proof of service.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.040

Jurisdiction of proceedings.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.050

Parties defendant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.060

Complaint -- Summons.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.070

Summons -- Contents -- Service.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.080

Alternative service of summons -- Limitation on jurisdiction.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.085

Writ of restitution -- Bond.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.090

Service of writ -- Bond to stay writ.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.100

Modification of bond.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.110

Judgment by default.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.120

Pleading by defendant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.121

Jury -- Actions given preference.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.130

Proof in forcible entry and detainer.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.140

Amendment to conform to proof.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.150

Amendments.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.160

Judgment -- Execution.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.170

Rules of practice.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.180

Relief against forfeiture.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.190

Appellate review -- Stay bond.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.200

Effect of stay bond.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.210

Writ of restitution suspended pending appeal.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.220

Forcible entry and detainer -- Penalty.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.010 et seq. § 59.12.230

Unlawful detainer defined.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.16.010 et seq. § 59.16.010

Pleadings, requirements.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.16.010 et seq. § 59.16.020

Issues -- Trial.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.16.010 et seq. § 59.16.030

Parties defendant -- Trial of separate issues.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.16.010 et seq. § 59.16.040

Short title.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.010

Rights and remedies -- Obligation of good faith imposed.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.020

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.030

Living arrangements exempted from chapter.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.040

Jurisdiction of district and superior courts.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.050

Notice -- Alternative procedure -- Court's jurisdiction limited -- Application to chapter 59.20 RCW.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.055

Notice -- Form.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.057

Notice -- Translated versions -- Legal or advocacy resource information.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.058

Landlord -- Duties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.060

Landlord -- Written receipts for payments made by tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.063

Landlord -- Copy of written rental agreement to tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.065

Landlord -- Failure to perform duties -- Notice from tenant -- Contents -- Time limits for landlord's remedial action.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.070

Seizure of illegal drugs -- Notification of landlord.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.075

Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies -- Exceptions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.080

Rental of condemned or unlawful dwelling -- Tenant's remedies -- Relocation assistance -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.085

Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition -- Tenant's choice of actions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.090

Landlord's failure to carry out duties -- Repairs effected by tenant -- Procedure -- Deduction of cost from rent -- Limitations.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.100

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.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.110

Substandard and dangerous conditions -- Notice to landlord -- Government certification -- Escrow account.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.115

Defective condition -- Unfeasible to remedy defect -- Termination of tenancy.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.120

Inspections by local municipalities -- Frequency -- Number of rental properties inspected -- Notice -- Appeals -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.125

Duties of tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.130

Reasonable obligations or restrictions -- Tenant's duty to conform -- Landlord's duty to provide written notice in increase of rent.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.140

Landlord's right of entry -- Purposes -- Searches by fire officials -- Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes -- Conditions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.150

Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective condition.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.160

Landlord to give notice if tenant fails to carry out duties -- Late fees.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.170

Tenant's failure to comply with statutory duties -- Landlord to give tenant written notice of noncompliance -- Landlord's remedies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.180

Notice to tenant to remedy nonconformance.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.190

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.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.200

Tenancies from year to year except under written contract.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.210

End of tenancy for a specified time -- Armed forces exception.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.220

Waiver of chapter provisions prohibited -- Provisions prohibited from rental agreement -- Distress for rent abolished -- Detention of personal property for rent -- Remedies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.230

Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord -- Prohibited.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.240

Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord -- Presumptions -- Rebuttal -- Costs.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.250

Deposit to secure occupancy by tenant -- Landlord's duties -- Violation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.253

Source of income -- Landlords prohibited from certain acts -- Violation -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.255

Screening of prospective tenants -- Notice to prospective tenant -- Costs -- Adverse action notice -- Violation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.257

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.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.260

Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Deposit by landlord in trust account -- Receipt -- Remedies under foreclosure -- Claims.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.270

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 -- Exception.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.280

Moneys paid by tenant -- Landlord must apply toward rent -- Tenant's right to possession -- Installment payment plans.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.283

Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit -- Written rental agreement required -- Remedies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.285

Removal or exclusion of tenant from premises -- Holding over or excluding landlord from premises after termination date -- Attorneys' fees.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.290

Termination of tenant's utility services -- Tenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.300

Default in rent -- Abandonment -- Liability of tenant -- Landlord's remedies -- Sale of tenant's property by landlord, deceased tenant exception.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.310

Writ of restitution -- Storage and sale of tenant's property -- Use of proceeds from sale -- Service by sheriff, form.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.312

Mediation of disputes by independent third party.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.315

Arbitration -- Authorized -- Exceptions -- Notice -- Procedure.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.320

Arbitration -- Application -- Hearings -- Decisions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.330

Arbitration -- Fee.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.340

Arbitration -- Completion of arbitration after giving notice.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.350

Threatening behavior by tenant -- Termination of agreement -- Written notice -- Financial obligations.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.352

Threatening behavior by landlord -- Termination of agreement -- Financial obligations.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.354

Exemptions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.360

Unlawful detainer action -- Distressed home, previously.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.363

Unlawful detainer action -- Summons -- Form.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.365

Unlawful detainer action -- Limited dissemination authorized, when.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.367

Unlawful detainer action -- Residential tenancies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.368

Unlawful detainer action -- Housing court commissioner duties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.369

Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions -- Writ of restitution -- Application -- Order -- Hearing.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.370

Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions -- Writ of restitution -- Answer -- Order -- Stay -- Bond.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.380

Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions -- Writ of restitution -- Service -- Tenant's bond -- Notice.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.390

Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions -- Writ of restitution -- Answer of defendant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.400

Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions -- Notice of default -- Writ of restitution -- Judgment -- Execution.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.410

Forcible or unlawful detainer proceeding.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.412

Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.415

RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.420

Applicability to prior, existing or future leases.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.430

Applicability to proprietary leases.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.435

Relocation assistance for low-income tenants -- Certain cities, towns, counties, municipal corporations authorized to require.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.440

Relocation assistance for low-income tenants -- Payments not considered income -- Eligibility for other assistance not affected.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.450

Gang-related activity -- Legislative findings, declarations, and intent.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.500

Gang-related activity -- Notice and demand the landlord commence unlawful detainer action -- Petition to court -- Attorneys' fees.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.510

Drug and alcohol free housing -- Program of recovery -- Terms -- Application of chapter.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.550

Victim protection -- Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.570

Victim protection -- Notice to landlord -- Termination of rental agreement -- Procedures.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.575

Victim protection -- Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.580

Victim protection -- Possession of dwelling unit -- Exclusion of others -- New lock or key.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.585

Death of a tenant -- Designated person.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.590

Death of a tenant -- Landlord duties -- Disposition of property procedures -- Liability.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.595

Installments -- Deposits, nonrefundable fees, and last month's rent -- Statutory penalty.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.610

Definitions applicable to RCW 59.18.625 and 59.18.630.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.620

Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expiration -- Violations -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.625

Eviction moratorium -- Unpaid rent -- Repayment plans -- Rental assistance.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.630

Indigent tenants.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.640

Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end of periodic tenancy -- Cause -- Notice -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.650

Security deposit -- Landlord waiver, disclosure form -- Fee in lieu -- Claims for losses -- Judicial action, collection activity -- Violation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.670

Landlord -- Prohibition on certain rent increases -- Notice -- Enforcement -- Penalties. (Expires July 1, 2040.)

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.700

Landlord -- Prohibition on certain rent increases -- Exemptions. (Expires July 1, 2040.)

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.710

Landlord -- Notice of rent increases -- Form. (Expires July 1, 2040.)

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.720

Online landlord resource center.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.730

Portable cooling device installation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.740

Smart access systems -- Alternative keys.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.750

Smart access systems -- Privacy policy.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.755

Smart access systems -- User data collection.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.760

Severability -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 207.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.900

Effective date -- 1989 c 342.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.911

Construction -- Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships -- 2009 c 521.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.010 et seq. § 59.18.912

Short title.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.010

Rights and remedies -- Obligation of good faith required.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.020

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.030

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.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.040

Enforceability of rules against a tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.045

Written rental agreement for term of one year or more required -- Waiver -- Exceptions -- Application of section.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.050

Rental agreements -- Required contents -- Prohibited provisions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.060

Prohibited acts by landlord.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.070

Transfer of rental agreements.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.073

Rent -- Liability of secured party with right to possession.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.074

Presumption of reprisal or retaliatory action.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.075

Grounds for termination of tenancy or occupancy or failure to renew a tenancy or occupancy -- Notice -- Mediation.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.080

Term of rental agreements -- Renewal -- Nonrenewal -- Termination -- Armed forces exception -- Notices.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.090

Short-term rental agreements for recreational vehicles.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.095

Improvements.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.100

Attorney's fees and costs.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.110

Venue.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.120

Duties of landlord.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.130

Written receipts for payments made by tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.134

Maintenance of permanent structures -- Findings and declarations -- Definition.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.135

Duties of tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.140

Live-in care provider -- Not a tenant -- Agreements -- Guest fee.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.145

Service of notice on landlord or tenant.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.150

Seizure of illegal drugs -- Notification of landlord.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.155

Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.160

Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Deposit by landlord in trust account -- Receipt -- Claims.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.170

Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Statement and notice of basis for retention.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.180

Health and sanitation standards -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.190

Landlord -- Failure to carry out duties -- Notice from tenant -- Time limits for landlord's remedial action.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.200

Landlord -- Failure to carry out duties -- Repairs effected by tenant -- Bids -- Notice -- Deduction of cost from rent -- Limitations.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.210

Landlord -- Failure to carry out duties -- Judgment by court or arbitrator for diminished rental value and repair costs -- Enforcement of judgment -- Reduction in rent.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.220

Defective condition -- Unfeasible to remedy defect -- Termination of tenancy.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.230

Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.240

Mediation of disputes by independent third party.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.250

Arbitration -- Authorized -- Selection of arbitrator -- Procedure.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.260

Arbitration -- Application -- Hearings -- Decisions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.270

Arbitration -- Fee.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.280

Arbitration -- Completion of arbitration after giving notice.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.290

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Good faith negotiations -- Notice of intent to purchase or lease.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.305

Unlawful detainer action -- Limited dissemination.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.310

Unlawful detainer action -- Housing court commissioner duties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.315

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Prohibited.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.320

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.325

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Delivery of notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Tenant duties -- Timelines.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.330

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Process.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.335

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Sale, transfer.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.340

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Affidavit for notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Preserve marketability of title.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.345

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Registry of eligible organizations -- Department of commerce to maintain.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.350

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Failure to comply by owner -- Penalty -- Civil action.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.355

Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Exception.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.360

Landlord -- Prohibition on certain rent increases -- Notice -- Enforcement -- Penalties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.370

Landlord -- Prohibition on certain rent increases -- Exemptions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.380

Landlord -- Notice of rent increases -- Form.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.390

Effective date -- 1999 c 359.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.901

Construction -- Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships -- 2009 c 521.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.902

Declaration -- Purpose.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.005

Declaration -- Intent -- Purpose -- 1995 c 122.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.006

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.010

Relocation assistance -- Eligibility -- Amounts of assistance -- Distribution of assistance -- Reimbursement -- Application to receive relocation assistance.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.021

Closure notice -- Requirements.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.030

Notice -- Translated versions -- Legal or advocacy resource information.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.033

Relocation assistance -- Exemptions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.040

Relocation fund -- Administration -- Tenant's application -- Form.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.050

Rental agreement -- Covenants.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.070

Tenants -- Waiver of rights -- Attorney approval.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.100

Existing older mobile homes -- Forced relocation -- Code waiver.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.105

Violations -- Penalty.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.110

Relocation coordination program.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.120

Effective date -- 1995 c 122.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.905

Construction -- Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships -- 2009 c 521.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.005 et seq. § 59.21.906

Legislative findings.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.010

Program established -- Grants -- Eligible participants.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.020

Contracts required -- Terms.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.030

Authority of grant recipients.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.040

Rules.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.050

Sources of funds.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.010 et seq. § 59.24.060

Legislative findings -- Purpose.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.010

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.020

Contracts -- Expiration or termination -- Notice -- Applicability.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.030

Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Owner's duty.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.040

Owner's rights -- Public regulatory powers -- Applicability.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.050

Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Contents -- Location -- Requests for information.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.060

Removal of tenants -- Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Timing.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.070

Rent increase -- Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Timing.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.080

Modification of rental agreement -- Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Timing.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.090

Violations -- Civil actions -- Parties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.100

Department of commerce -- Develop and provide information and technical assistance.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.120

Eviction of tenant -- Restriction.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.130

Effective date -- 2000 c 255.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.010 et seq. § 59.28.902

Findings -- Purpose -- Intent.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.010

Definitions.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.020

Dispute resolution program -- Purpose -- Attorney general duties.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.030

Dispute resolution program -- Complaint process.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.040

Registration process, fees.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.050

Database.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.060

Manufactured/mobile home dispute resolution program account.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.070

Immunity from suit.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.080

Unpaid fees -- Warrant -- Interest -- Lien.

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30.010 et seq. § 59.30.090

Code Compilations

RCW 59.04

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.04 — Tenancies

General tenancy provisions: short title, month-to-month tenancies, and holdover liability rules applicable across all residential tenancy types in Washington State. 6 sections (§§ 59.04.010–59.04.900), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.12

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.12 — Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer

Forcible entry and unlawful detainer procedure: grounds for summary eviction, notice to quit, show-cause hearings, writ of restitution, and landlord remedies. Applies to commercial and residential tenancies not covered by the RLTA. 27 sections (§§ 59.12.010–59.12.230), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.16

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.16

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.16 — Unlawful Entry and Detainer

Alternative unlawful detainer proceedings for certain residential tenancies: complements and pre-dates the RLTA framework. 4 sections (§§ 59.16.010–59.16.040), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.18

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.18 — Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

Washington's core residential landlord-tenant law: habitability warranty, security deposits, rent-increase notice, just-cause eviction (§ 59.18.650 — dual-effective-date section, future version effective 2028-01-01), tenant remedies, attorney fees, and relocation assistance. 98 sections (§§ 59.18.010–59.18.912), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.20

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.20 — Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act

Landlord-tenant law for manufactured and mobile home communities: lot-rental agreements, rent increases, just cause for eviction, closure notices, and dispute resolution. 55 sections (§§ 59.20.010–59.20.902), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.21

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.21 — Mobile Home Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance fund for displaced mobile home residents when a park closes or converts to another use. 15 sections (§§ 59.21.005–59.21.906), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.24

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.24 — Rental Security Deposit Guarantee Program

State-administered security deposit guarantee program for low-income tenants: application, guarantee amounts, landlord reimbursement, and program administration. 6 sections (§§ 59.24.010–59.24.060), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.28

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.28 — Federally Assisted Housing

Tenant protections in federally assisted rental housing: notice of federal subsidy termination or conversion, tenant right to purchase, and relocation assistance rights. 13 sections (§§ 59.28.010–59.28.902), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 59.30

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.30

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 59.30 — Manufactured/Mobile Home Communities

Dispute resolution procedures for manufactured and mobile home communities under RCW 59.20: formal complaint process, mediation, and enforcement. 9 sections (§§ 59.30.010–59.30.090), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 35.21.830

Wash. Rev. Code § 35.21.830

Revised Code of Washington § 35.21.830 — Rent Control Preemption

Statewide preemption of local rent control: "The imposition of controls on rent is of statewide significance and is preempted by the state." Single-section provision that bars Washington cities and counties from enacting rent control ordinances. 1 section, confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 49.60 (housing §§)

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 49.60 — Washington Law Against Discrimination (Housing Provisions)

Washington Law Against Discrimination housing provisions (NARROW SCOPE — 22-section carve-out): definitions, protected classes, unlawful real estate practices (§ 49.60.222–.230), discriminatory advertising (§ 49.60.240), enforcement by the Human Rights Commission, and civil action / relief (§§ 49.60.340, 49.60.350). § 49.60.243 (workplace whistleblower provision with zero real-estate nexus) excluded from scope per 2026-10-06 legal memo. 22 sections confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

WAC 162-36

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-36

Washington Administrative Code Chapter 162-36 — Real Estate Transactions

Human Rights Commission rules on discriminatory real estate transactions: definitions, prohibited conduct by owners, real estate licensees, and financial institutions. Implements RCW 49.60 in real property sales and rentals. 5 sections (§§ 162-36-001–162-36-020), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

WAC 162-38

Wash. Admin. Code § 162-38

Washington Administrative Code Chapter 162-38 — Real Estate Transactions, Disability Discrimination

Human Rights Commission rules on disability discrimination in real estate transactions: reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, accessible design standards, and enforcement procedures. 12 sections (§§ 162-38-010–162-38-120), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov

RCW 43.185A

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A

Revised Code of Washington Chapter 43.185A — Affordable Housing Program

Washington Affordable Housing Program administered by the Department of Commerce: purposes, definitions, grant program structure, and the Washington Housing Trust Fund (§ 43.185A.130 — the primary fund for affordable housing development, preservation, and tenant assistance). 14 sections (§§ 43.185A.005–43.185A.902), confirmed 2026-10-07.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov