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Tenant rights · Washington

Washington renter rules, cited.

Deposits and notice to vacate are covered at launch. Each card links to the full rule. Statute text checked 2026-10-05; legal review pending.

Security deposit

30 days after lease ends and you vacate. Before it runs: a signed move-in checklist must exist.

RCW 59.18.280Deadline, deductions and penalty

Notice to vacate

Written notice of 20 days or more before the end of a rental period. (month-to-month (periodic) tenancy). A fixed-term lease can set its own terms.

RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)Date your notice

Legal aid

Free civil legal help for Washington renters, from the statewide legal-aid portal.

washingtonlawhelp.org

Courts and small claims

We haven't verified Washington's small-claims limit yet.

Information, not legal advice. Repairs, entry and rent-increase rules will be added only after each statute is checked.