Chapter 59.18 - RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT

Section 59.18.010 - Short title
Section 59.18.020 - Rights and remedies-Obligation of good faith imposed
Section 59.18.030 - Definitions
Section 59.18.040 - Living arrangements exempted from chapter
Section 59.18.050 - Jurisdiction of district and superior courts
Section 59.18.055 - Notice-Alternative procedure-Court's jurisdiction limited-Application to chapter 59.20 RCW
Section 59.18.057 - Notice-Form
Section 59.18.058 - Notice-Translated versions-Legal or advocacy resource information
Section 59.18.060 - Landlord-Duties
Section 59.18.063 - Landlord-Written receipts for payments made by tenant
Section 59.18.065 - Landlord-Copy of written rental agreement to tenant
Section 59.18.070 - Landlord-Failure to perform duties-Notice from tenant-Contents-Time limits for landlord's remedial action
Section 59.18.075 - Seizure of illegal drugs-Notification of landlord
Section 59.18.080 - Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies-Exceptions
Section 59.18.085 - Rental of condemned or unlawful dwelling-Tenant's remedies-Relocation assistance-Penalties
Section 59.18.090 - Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition-Tenant's choice of actions
Section 59.18.100 - Landlord's failure to carry out duties-Repairs effected by tenant-Procedure-Deduction of cost from rent-Limitations
Section 59.18.110 - Failure of landlord to carry out duties-Determination by court or arbitrator-Judgment against landlord for diminished rental value and repair costs-Enforcement of judgment-Reduction in rent under certain conditions
Section 59.18.115 - Substandard and dangerous conditions-Notice to landlord-Government certification-Escrow account
Section 59.18.120 - Defective condition-Unfeasible to remedy defect-Termination of tenancy
Section 59.18.125 - Inspections by local municipalities-Frequency-Number of rental properties inspected-Notice-Appeals-Penalties
Section 59.18.130 - Duties of tenant
Section 59.18.140 - Reasonable obligations or restrictions-Tenant's duty to conform-Landlord's duty to provide written notice in increase of rent
Section 59.18.150 - Landlord's right of entry-Purposes-Searches by fire officials-Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes-Conditions
Section 59.18.160 - Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective condition
Section 59.18.170 - Landlord to give notice if tenant fails to carry out duties-Late fees
Section 59.18.180 - Tenant's failure to comply with statutory duties-Landlord to give tenant written notice of noncompliance-Landlord's remedies
Section 59.18.190 - Notice to tenant to remedy nonconformance
Section 59.18.200 - [Effective Until 1/1/2028] Tenancy from month to month or for rental period-End of tenancy-Armed forces exception-Exclusion of children-Conversion to condominium-Demolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premises-Notice
Section 59.18.200 - [Effective 1/1/2028] Tenancy from month to month or for rental period-End of tenancy-Armed forces exception-Exclusion of children-Conversion to condominium-Demolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premises-Notice
Section 59.18.210 - Tenancies from year to year except under written contract
Section 59.18.220 - End of tenancy for a specified time-Armed forces exception
Section 59.18.230 - Waiver of chapter provisions prohibited-Provisions prohibited from rental agreement-Distress for rent abolished-Detention of personal property for rent-Remedies
Section 59.18.240 - Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord-Prohibited
Section 59.18.250 - Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord-Presumptions-Rebuttal-Costs
Section 59.18.253 - Deposit to secure occupancy by tenant-Landlord's duties-Violation
Section 59.18.255 - Source of income-Landlords prohibited from certain acts-Violation-Penalties
Section 59.18.257 - Screening of prospective tenants-Notice to prospective tenant-Costs-Adverse action notice-Violation
Section 59.18.260 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord-Written checklist required
Section 59.18.270 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Deposit by landlord in trust account-Receipt-Remedies under foreclosure-Claims
Section 59.18.280 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Statement and notice of basis for retention-Remedies for landlord's failure to make refund-Exception
Section 59.18.283 - Moneys paid by tenant-Landlord must apply toward rent-Tenant's right to possession-Installment payment plans
Section 59.18.285 - Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit-Written rental agreement required-Remedies
Section 59.18.290 - Removal or exclusion of tenant from premises-Holding over or excluding landlord from premises after termination date-Attorneys' fees
Section 59.18.300 - Termination of tenant's utility services-Tenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services
Section 59.18.310 - Default in rent-Abandonment-Liability of tenant-Landlord's remedies-Sale of tenant's property by landlord, deceased tenant exception
Section 59.18.312 - Writ of restitution-Storage and sale of tenant's property-Use of proceeds from sale-Service by sheriff, form
Section 59.18.315 - Mediation of disputes by independent third party
Section 59.18.320 - Arbitration-Authorized-Exceptions-Notice-Procedure
Section 59.18.330 - Arbitration-Application-Hearings-Decisions
Section 59.18.340 - Arbitration-Fee
Section 59.18.350 - Arbitration-Completion of arbitration after giving notice
Section 59.18.352 - Threatening behavior by tenant-Termination of agreement-Written notice-Financial obligations
Section 59.18.354 - Threatening behavior by landlord-Termination of agreement-Financial obligations
Section 59.18.360 - Exemptions
Section 59.18.363 - Unlawful detainer action-Distressed home, previously
Section 59.18.365 - Unlawful detainer action-Summons-Form
Section 59.18.367 - Unlawful detainer action-Limited dissemination authorized, when
Section 59.18.370 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions-Writ of restitution-Application-Order-Hearing
Section 59.18.380 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions-Writ of restitution-Answer-Order-Stay-Bond
Section 59.18.390 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions-Writ of restitution-Service-Tenant's bond-Notice
Section 59.18.400 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions-Writ of restitution-Answer of defendant
Section 59.18.410 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions-Notice of default-Writ of restitution-Judgment-Execution
Section 59.18.412 - Forcible or unlawful detainer proceeding
Section 59.18.415 - Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases
Section 59.18.420 - RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable
Section 59.18.430 - Applicability to prior, existing or future leases
Section 59.18.435 - Applicability to proprietary leases
Section 59.18.440 - Relocation assistance for low-income tenants-Certain cities, towns, counties, municipal corporations authorized to require
Section 59.18.450 - Relocation assistance for low-income tenants-Payments not considered income-Eligibility for other assistance not affected
Section 59.18.500 - Gang-related activity-Legislative findings, declarations, and intent
Section 59.18.510 - Gang-related activity-Notice and demand the landlord commence unlawful detainer action-Petition to court-Attorneys' fees
Section 59.18.550 - Drug and alcohol free housing-Program of recovery-Terms-Application of chapter
Section 59.18.570 - Victim protection-Definitions
Section 59.18.575 - Victim protection-Notice to landlord-Termination of rental agreement-Procedures
Section 59.18.580 - Victim protection-Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions
Section 59.18.585 - Victim protection-Possession of dwelling unit-Exclusion of others-New lock or key
Section 59.18.590 - Death of a tenant-Designated person
Section 59.18.595 - Death of a tenant-Landlord duties-Disposition of property procedures-Liability
Section 59.18.610 - Installments-Deposits, nonrefundable fees, and last month's rent-Statutory penalty
Section 59.18.620 - Definitions applicable to RCW 59.18.625 and 59.18.630
Section 59.18.625 - Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expiration-Violations-Penalties
Section 59.18.630 - Eviction moratorium-Unpaid rent-Repayment plans-Rental assistance
Section 59.18.640 - Indigent tenants
Section 59.18.650 - [Effective Until 1/1/2028] Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end of periodic tenancy-Cause-Notice-Penalties
Section 59.18.650 - [Effective 1/1/2028] Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end of periodic tenancy-Cause-Notice-Penalties
Section 59.18.670 - Security deposit-Landlord waiver, disclosure form-Fee in lieu-Claims for losses-Judicial action, collection activity-Violation
Section 59.18.900 - Severability-1973 1st ex.s. c 207
Section 59.18.911 - Effective date-1989 c 342
Section 59.18.912 - Construction-Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships-2009 c 521