Washington Landlord Tenant Act
Washington's residential landlord-tenant act defines the rights and duties of each party in a residential rental agreement. Details of the act are found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which details state laws passed by the legislature.
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Definitions
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A landlord is defined as the owner of a dwelling unit that could be a home or apartment unit. A tenant is defined as someone who is entitled to live in a dwelling unit as specified in a rental agreement.
Landlord Duties
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Landlords are responsible for maintaining the structure and all systems, including electrical, heating and plumbing. Other duties are providing secure locks and keys and making repairs.
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Tenant Duties
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A tenant must abide by the terms of a rental agreement and should adequately maintain the dwelling unit, aside from reasonable wear and tear. Drug-related activity is strictly prohibited.
Screening and Deposits
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Landlords may charge prospective tenants for the use of a screening service. A security deposit may also be required, but must be held by the landlord in a trust account.
Tenancy Length
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Notification requirements by both parties vary according to the length of the lease, which can be a month or a year.
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