Washington Landlord-Tenant Law

Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Washington

Both landlords and tenants should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without a lawyer, once they understand the basics of state law. This overview of key landlord-tenant laws in Washington will get you started. Required Landlord Disclosures in Washington Under Washington law, landlords

Washington Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out Washington rules for how much notice you (and your landlord) must give each other to end a month-to-month tenancy.

Top 10 Landlord Legal Responsibilities in Washington

Your success as a landlord in Washington depends on knowing and complying with dozens of laws (primarily state) that affect your property management business. For example, if you violate state security deposit laws, you face a potential tenant lawsuit in small claims court. Or you may end up in court

Washington Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn Washington rent rules, including notice landlords must give tenants to raise the rent or end the tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property in Washington

Learn the rules landlords in Washington must follow to deal with property abandoned by a tenant.

Washington Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

Even the most meticulous landlord may be sued by a tenant over the return of a security deposit.

Washington Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Washington landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.