Washington Rental Laws

Amount: No Restrictions
Return Deadline: 14 Days

Your Washington Rental Laws Guide to helpful links and information for leases, rent, security deposits, tenant screening, real estate and government.

The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Washington was 7,061,530 on July 1, 2014, a 5.01% increase since the 2010 United States Census

The State of Washington has 39 counties.

State Rules and Regulations

Applications Fees: Not more than cost of service
Termination Notice: 10 Days
Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent: Yes but required to be placed in escrow and notify governing entity. Can repair and deduct

Washington Required Landlord Disclosures
The Lead Disclosure Rule: Federal law requires that before signing a lease for housing built before 1978, renters must receive The Lead Based Paint EPA Disclosure and Lead Based Paint EPA Pamphlet

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal Government legislation which promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
Fair Housing Act: The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children

Counties covered: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima
Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Last Updated: April 21, 2020