Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20 § 59.20.290
Arbitration -- Completion of arbitration after giving notice.
Operative Text
When a party gives notice of intent to arbitrate by giving reasonable notice to the other party, that party shall, at the same time, arrange for arbitration of the grievance in the manner provided for in this chapter. The arbitration shall be completed before the rental due date next occurring after the giving of notice under this section, but in no event shall the arbitrator have less than ten days to complete the arbitration process.
Washington's Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, at Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.290, establishes a timeline for completing arbitration once a party has given notice of intent to arbitrate. The party initiating arbitration must simultaneously arrange for the arbitration process to begin, and the arbitration must be concluded before the next rental due date following that notice. However, the arbitrator is guaranteed a minimum of ten days to complete the process, regardless of when the rental due date falls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.290, a landlord who initiates arbitration must take immediate steps to arrange the arbitration process at the same time notice is given to the other party. Compliant operators are generally aware that the arbitration must wrap up before the next rent due date, while ensuring the arbitrator has at least ten days to work. Keeping clear records of when notice was given and when the next rental due date falls helps operators track compliance with this dual-deadline structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.290 gives tenants the assurance that arbitration proceedings must be completed within a defined window — before the next rental due date after notice is given — and that the arbitrator must have no fewer than ten days to conduct the process. If a party fails to arrange arbitration at the time of giving notice, or if the timeline is not followed, that procedural gap may be relevant to how the dispute is handled. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under this provision may find it helpful to contact a tenant-rights organization or consult Washington's dispute resolution resources.
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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