Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18 § 59.18.065
Landlord -- Copy of written rental agreement to tenant.
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When there is a written rental agreement for the premises, the landlord shall provide an executed copy to each tenant who signs the rental agreement. The tenant may request one free replacement copy during the tenancy.
Under Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, specifically Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.065, when a rental agreement is put in writing, the landlord is required to give each signing tenant a fully executed copy of that agreement. Additionally, the law allows a tenant to request one free replacement copy of the agreement at any point during the tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.065, compliant landlords provide every tenant who signs a written rental agreement with their own executed copy at or around the time of signing. Operators generally keep records of when copies were distributed and to whom. When a tenant makes a single request for a replacement copy during the tenancy, a compliant landlord provides that copy at no charge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.065 gives you the right to receive an executed copy of any written rental agreement you sign, and to request one free replacement copy during your tenancy if the original is lost or misplaced. If a landlord fails to provide a copy as required, this provision may be relevant to a complaint or dispute resolution process. Tenant-rights organizations in Washington can help explain what options may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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