United States · WA

Washington landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Washington landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.
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Security deposit

No statewide cap (Seattle caps at 1 month)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Reasonable; 5-day grace for some localities

Entry notice

48 hours (2 days entry / 24 showing)

Termination notice

20 days (tenant) / just-cause only (landlord)

Rent control

Local (Seattle has some rules); statewide just-cause since 2021

Required disclosures

Every Washington residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint
  • Mold
  • Fire safety
  • Utility shutoff
  • Rent increase (180 day)

Notable Washington quirk

180-day notice required for rent increases.

Eviction timelines in Washington

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Washington.

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Other states

AL

Alabama

1 month's rent

AK

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

AZ

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

No statutory cap

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)