We’ve put together this breakdown of the key things landlords should know about Washington landlord-tenant laws.
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.