Tenants Rights in Washington State 2025

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  2. Begin by reviewing the introduction section, which outlines your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Familiarize yourself with key terms and concepts.
  3. Proceed to Part 2, 'Before Moving In.' Fill out any relevant fields regarding rental agreements, deposits, and fees. Ensure you understand what types of agreements are available and what fees may apply.
  4. In Part 3, 'While You Are Living There,' address landlord and tenant responsibilities. Use our platform to highlight any specific issues or questions you have about repairs or landlord access.
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The landlord can evict the tenant for a lease violation. The landlord must provide the tenant a 10-Day Notice to Comply, which gives the tenant 10 days to fix the issue. Lease violations include: Damage to the rental unit.
The Tenants Union of Washington State is committed to providing tenants with the counseling and resources needed to resolve their landlord complaints. Tenants seeking assistance with their complaints should submit a tenant counseling intake form or call the tenants rights hotline at 206-723-0500.
Tenants Rights Hotline: 206-723-0500 *Interpretation is available in most languages.
Tenants in Washington State have the right to privacy and the lawful use and enjoyment of their rental unit. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering a tenants unit, except in cases of emergency.
On May 7, 2025, a rent stabilization law (HB 1217) went into effect in Washington state. The law sets a limit on how much a landlord may increase a tenants rent over a 12-month period. The Attorney Generals Office will enforce the law, and tenants may also take action to protect their rights under the new statute.
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Landlords are generally prohibited from locking a tenant out of the premises, from taking a tenants property for nonpayment of rent (except for abandoned property under certain conditions), or from intentionally terminating a tenants utility service. Various penalties exist for violating these protections.
Tenants Union of Washington State Tenants Rights Hotline, 206.723. 0500, tenantsunion.org/en/programs/tenants-rights-hotline.
Legal reasons to evict or end a tenancy under RCW 59.18. 650 Nonpayment of rent. Lease violation. Repeated lease violations. Crime, nuisance, or waste. Landlord or their family wants to move in. Landlord wants to sell. Condo conversion. Demolition or Renovation.

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