Washington Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026)
Tenant-protective framework. Required disclosures, 48-hour entry notice, strong habitability provisions.
Statute: RCW 59.18 (Residential L-T Act)
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Required disclosures
Lead-based paint (pre-1978). Mold. Fire safety/smoke alarm. Owner/agent identity + service address.
Landlord entry
RCW 59.18.150: 2 days (48 hours) written notice for non-emergency entry. 24 hours for showing to prospective tenants/buyers. Emergencies no notice.
Habitability
RCW 59.18.060: maintain premises fit, comply with codes, weatherproof, plumbing/electrical/HVAC working, common areas safe and clean, locks on entry doors.
Source of income
RCW 59.18.255 prohibits source-of-income discrimination including Section 8 statewide since 2018.
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- Mold disclosure auto-included per RCW 59.18.060
- Lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 buildings
- 2-day entry-notice tracker per RCW 59.18.150
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