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Washington Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of Washington rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Interest on deposit requiredNo; interest belongs to landlord unless lease says otherwise
Deposit return deadline30 Days days
Entry notice required48 for inspection/repairs; 24 for showing
Late fee limitLate fee caps/restrictions may apply; verify current statewide/local rules
Late fee grace periodNone statewide
Rent increase notice60; rent cap enacted 2025 may apply
Eviction notice period14

Required disclosures in Washington

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • mold information
  • • fire safety/evacuation
  • • deposit checklist
  • • fees
  • • rent increase notice
  • • local disclosures

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