12 14 . A tenant may request a repair service from their landlord if there are any damages that exceed normal wear and tear. . . (B) "Change of use" means: (I) Conversion of any premises from a residential use to a nonresidential use that results in the displacement of an existing tenant; (II) conversion from one type of residential use to another type of residential use that results in the displacement of an existing tenant, such as conversion to a retirement home, emergency shelter, or transient hotel; or (III) conversion following removal of use restrictions from an assisted housing development that results in the displacement of an existing tenant: PROVIDED, That displacement of an existing tenant in order that the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family may occupy the premises does not constitute a change of use. (6) The provision of verification of a report under subsection (1)(b) of this section does not waive the confidential or privileged nature of the communication between a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking with a qualified third party pursuant to RCW, (1) A tenant screening service provider may not (a) disclose a tenant's, applicant's, or household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or (b) knowingly disclose that a tenant, applicant, or household member has previously terminated a rental agreement under RCW, (2) A landlord may not terminate a tenancy, fail to renew a tenancy, or refuse to enter into a rental agreement based on the tenant's or applicant's or a household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or based on the tenant or applicant having terminated a rental agreement under RCW. / Click here for a printable document. However, failing to provide proper documentation to satisfy the requirements below may cause a claim to be denied. . days have elapsed and the repairs have not been made. IF YOU HAVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH YOUR LANDLORD THAT THE EVICTION WILL BE POSTPONED OR STOPPED, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT TO THE SHERIFF. Applies to multi-family housing, not single housing. (b) Any situation where court action has been started by either landlord or tenant to enforce rights under this chapter; when the court action substantially affects the controversy, including but not limited to: (i) Court action pursuant to subsections (2) and (3) of RCW, (ii) Any unlawful detainer action filed by the landlord pursuant to chapter. A court must impose this penalty in an amount necessary to deter future violations, payable to the tenant bringing the action. (d) Except as provided in (e) of this subsection, the landlord may not send an invoice to a tenant or undertake collection activity against the tenant for any amounts after submitting a claim to the insurer if: (ii) The insurer denied the claim because it is not a loss pursuant to the lease; or. I verify that I have provided to the person whose signature appears above the statutes cited in RCW 59.18.575 and that the individual was a victim of an act that constitutes a crime of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking, and that the individual informed me of the name of the alleged perpetrator of the act. If the landlord cannot give tenants these repairs, they may exercise theirrepair and deductright. Thank you! . . In 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed and Governor Inslee signedlegislation,which required landlords to provide notice at least 14 days before initiating an eviction proceeding, and made changes to thenotice form that landlords must send to tenants if they fail to pay rent, utilities or another periodic charge that is agreed to in the lease. The tenant shall remain liable for the rent for the month in which he or she terminated the rental agreement unless the termination is in accordance with RCW, (b)(i) Notwithstanding lease provisions that allow for forfeiture of a deposit for early termination, a tenant who terminates under this section is entitled to the return of the full deposit, subject to RCW, (ii) If the landlord seeks reimbursement for damages from the landlord mitigation program pursuant to RCW. However, certain types of evictions (including lockouts and retaliatory evictions connected to the filing of a health or safety complaint) are illegal in Washington. Please verify your email and confirm your account. (2) Pursue other remedies available under this chapter. (8) Not engage in any activity at the rental premises that is: (a) Imminently hazardous to the physical safety of other persons on the premises; and, (b)(i) Entails physical assaults upon another person which result in an arrest; or, (ii) Entails the unlawful use of a firearm or other deadly weapon as defined in RCW, (9) Not engage in any gang-related activity at the premises, as defined in RCW. (c) After a landlord receives notice that a tenant has changed or added locks to his or her dwelling unit under (a) of this subsection, the landlord may not enter the tenant's dwelling unit except as follows: (i) In the case of an emergency, the landlord may enter the unit if accompanied by a law enforcement or fire official acting in his or her official capacity. The qualified third party shall keep a copy of the record of the report and shall note on the retained copy the name of the alleged perpetrator of the act or acts of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking. In an action for a violation of this chapter that is filed under chapter. (30) "Rental agreement" or "lease" means all agreements which establish or modify the terms, conditions, rules, regulations, or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit. When a landlord offers the tenant the choice of paying a fee in lieu of the security deposit, the landlord must disclose certain terms to the tenant in writing. I state under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. domestic violence as defined by RCW, . (2) For purposes of this section, "indigent" means any person who, at any stage of a court proceeding, is: (a) Receiving one of the following types of public assistance: Temporary assistance for needy families, aged, blind, or disabled assistance benefits, medical care services under RCW. Month-to-month tenants in Washington must always provide 20 days of advance notice before terminating their lease. The certification shall be provided to the tenant, and a copy shall be included by the tenant with the notice sent to the landlord under subsection (3) of this section. January 12, 2022 (b) After the tenant provides notice to the landlord that the tenant has changed or added locks, the tenant's rental agreement shall terminate on the ninetieth day after providing such notice, unless: (i) Within sixty days of providing notice that the tenant has changed or added locks, the tenant notifies the landlord in writing that the tenant does not wish to terminate his or her rental agreement. (ii) If the value of the stored property does not meet the threshold provided in (a)(i) of this subsection, the landlord may dispose of the property in a reasonable manner. This subsection (2)(c)(i) does not apply to jurisdictions that have created a relocation assistance program under RCW. / Click here for a printable document. (b) An interruption in occupancy primarily intended to avoid the application of this section does not affect the application of this section. Any excess income derived from the sale of such property shall be held by the landlord for the benefit of the tenant for a period of one year from the date of the sale. Landlord harassment is the willing creation, by a landlord or his agents, of conditions that are uncomfortable for one or more tenants in order to induce willing abandonment of a rental contract.Such a strategy is often sought because it avoids costly legal expenses and potential problems with eviction.This kind of activity is common in regions where rent control laws exist, but which do not . Your submission has been received! Reasonable notice of such hearings shall be given to the parties, who shall appear and be heard either in person or by counsel or other representative. If the person is unable to personally serve the landlord after exercising due diligence, the person may deposit the notice and demand in the mail, postage prepaid, to the landlord's or the landlord's agent's last known address. It is the responsibility of the tenant to ensure a copy of the agreement is provided to the sheriff. However, if the terms of the local agency's order do not allow the landlord to provide at least 30 days' advance written notice, the landlord must provide as much advance written notice as is possible and still comply with the order; (i) The tenant continues in possession after an owner or lessor, with whom the tenant shares the dwelling unit or access to a common kitchen or bathroom area, has served at least 20 days' advance written notice to vacate prior to the end of the rental term or, if a periodic tenancy, the end of the rental period; (j) The tenant continues in possession of a dwelling unit in transitional housing after having received at least 30 days' advance written notice to vacate in advance of the expiration of the transitional housing program, the tenant has aged out of the transitional housing program, or the tenant has completed an educational or training or service program and is no longer eligible to participate in the transitional housing program. (2) The eviction resolution pilot program must be used to facilitate the resolution of nonpayment of rent cases between a landlord and tenant before the landlord files an unlawful detainer action. [CDATA[*/ (function() { var sz = document.createElement('script'); sz.type = 'text/javascript'; sz.async = true; sz.src = '//siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_460.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(sz, s); })(); /*]]>*/, 2022 Washington State Department of Commerce. Protected Class Harassment & Retaliation Policy . The Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is where you can file a complaint. (16) "Landlord" means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of the dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, and in addition means any person designated as representative of the owner, lessor, or sublessor including, but not limited to, an agent, a resident manager, or a designated property manager. (5) No payment received by a displaced tenant under this section may be considered as income for the purpose of determining the eligibility or extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under any state law or for the purposes of any tax imposed under Title, (6)(a) A person whose living arrangements are exempted from this chapter under RCW. Landlords and tenants of mobile homes are subject to the rules of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.20); a summary of this act is available from the Washington State Office of the Attorney General by calling at 800-551-4636. Makikita ang mga mapagkukunan na ito rito. (10) Any person who knowingly submits or assists in the submission of a falsified certificate of inspection, or knowingly submits falsified information upon which a certificate of inspection is issued, is, in addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (9) of this section, guilty of a gross misdemeanor and must be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars. Use all electrical, gas, heating, and plumbing fixtures as intended. If a tenant exercises his or her rights to change or add locks, the following rules apply: (a) Within seven days of changing or adding locks, the tenant must deliver to the landlord by mail, fax, or personal delivery by a third party: (i) Written notice that the tenant has changed or added locks; and (ii) a copy of a valid order for protection or a written record of a report signed by a qualified third party. 14- ' , . When the duty imposed by subsection (1) of this section is incompatible with and greater than the duty imposed by any other provisions of this section, the landlord's duty shall be determined pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. Tenancy-at-Will Notice Requirement. (4) A landlord who removes a tenant or causes a tenant to be removed from a dwelling in any way in violation of this section is liable to the tenant for wrongful eviction, and the tenant prevailing in such an action is entitled to the greater of their economic and noneconomic damages or three times the monthly rent of the dwelling at issue, and reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. Judicial review shall be confined to the record of the administrative hearing and the court may reverse the decision only if the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decision is: (a) In violation of constitutional provisions; (b) In excess of the authority or jurisdiction of the administrative hearing officer; (c) Made upon unlawful procedure or otherwise is contrary to law; or, (6) Any city, town, county, or municipal corporation may require relocation assistance, under the terms of this section, for otherwise eligible tenants whose living arrangements are exempted from the provisions of this chapter under RCW. (7) The landlord has no other right of access except by court order, arbitrator or by consent of the tenant. In 2022 the Legislature adopted HB 2064. (4) Once the landlord or the designated person knows of the appointment of a personal representative for the deceased tenant's estate or of a person claiming to be a successor of the deceased tenant who has provided the landlord with proof of death and an affidavit made by the person that meets the requirements of RCW. (b) A landlord is not required to permit a tenant to pay in installments if the total amount of the deposits and nonrefundable fees do not exceed twenty-five percent of the first full month's rent and payment of the last month's rent is not required at the inception of the tenancy. Legal resources, crisis counseling, tenant activism. Any such agreement does not alter the landlord's obligations under this chapter. The definitions in this section apply to RCW, (1) "Dwelling unit" has the same meaning as defined in RCW. Tenancies from year to year are hereby abolished except when the same are created by express written contract. (3) When an order for limited dissemination of an unlawful detainer action has been entered with respect to a person, a tenant screening service provider must not: (a) Disclose the existence of that unlawful detainer action in a tenant screening report pertaining to the person for whom dissemination has been limited, or (b) use the unlawful detainer action as a factor in determining any score or recommendation to be included in a tenant screening report pertaining to the person for whom dissemination has been limited. (b) When a copy of a valid order for protection or a written record of a report signed by a qualified third party, as required under (a) of this subsection, is made available to the landlord, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement and quit the premises without further obligation under the rental agreement or under this chapter. The landlord shall suspend any court action for seven court days after providing necessary payment information to the nonprofit or governmental entity to allow for payment of the emergency rental assistance funds. If any moneys are paid to the landlord as a nonrefundable fee, the rental agreement shall be in writing and shall clearly specify that the fee is nonrefundable. In processing any application from a remaining occupant under this subsection, the landlord may require the occupant to meet the same screening, background, and financial criteria as would any other prospective tenant to continue the tenancy. . IF YOU CHOOSE TO PAY A MONTHLY DEPOSIT WAIVER FEE INSTEAD OF A SECURITY DEPOSIT, HERE IS THE AMOUNT YOU WILL PAY OVER THE LEASE TERM COMPARED TO THE ONE-TIME DEPOSIT PAYMENT: Monthly Nonrefundable Deposit Waiver Fee: Total cost of monthly fees over lease term: In the event your tenancy terminates and you have not paid rent or other amounts due pursuant to the lease, and you have not paid to repair damages beyond wear resulting from ordinary use of the premises, insurance coverage will pay your landlord up to: $_________ for any unpaid rent and fees, and. By paying this fee the landlord is permitting you to move into the housing unit without paying a security deposit. . If you believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an attorney appointed to represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387 or apply online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. (6) The landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant, and shall provide notice before entry as provided in this subsection. (C) "Demolish" means the destruction of premises or the relocation of premises to another site that results in the displacement of an existing tenant. . The record of the report provided to the tenant or household member shall not include the name of the alleged perpetrator of the act or acts of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking. (d) The rental agreement is in writing and includes the following provisions: (i) The tenant may not use, possess, or share alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, or prescription drugs without a medical prescription, either on or off the premises; (ii) The tenant may not allow the tenant's guests to use, possess, or share alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, or prescription drugs without a medical prescription, on the premises; (iii) The tenant must participate in a program of recovery, which specific program is described in the rental agreement; (iv) On at least a quarterly basis the tenant must provide written verification from the tenant's program of recovery that the tenant is participating in the program of recovery and the tenant has not used alcohol or illegal drugs; (v) The landlord has the right to require the tenant to take a urine analysis test regarding drug or alcohol usage, at the landlord's discretion and expense; and. (3)(a) A landlord or prospective landlord may not deny, discourage application for, or otherwise make unavailable any rental dwelling unit based on a tenant's or prospective tenant's medical history including, but not limited to, the tenant's or prospective tenant's prior or current exposure or infection to the COVID-19 virus. At Will & Will, we have more than 35 years of combined experience in criminal law. If a tenant fails to accept the terms of a reasonable repayment plan within 14 days of the landlord's offer, the landlord may proceed with an unlawful detainer action as set forth in RCW. (5) A tenant's remedies under this section do not preempt any other legal remedy available to the tenant. . If a tenant is threatened by the landlord with a firearm or other deadly weapon as defined in RCW, A landlord and tenant may agree, in writing, to exempt themselves from the provisions of RCW. , , , . . (5) Nothing in subsection (2)(d), (e), or (f) of this section permits a landlord to end a tenancy for a specified period before the completion of the term unless the landlord and the tenant mutually consent, in writing, to ending the tenancy early and the tenant is afforded at least 60 days to vacate. If the tenant seeks to restore his or her tenancy after entry of a judgment, the tenant may tender the amount stated within the judgment as long as that amount does not exceed the amount authorized under subsection (1) of this section. Information may be provided in written format individually to each tenant, or may be posted in a visible, public location at the dwelling unit property. In making this decision, the court shall consider evidence of the following factors: (i) The tenant's willful or intentional default or intentional failure to pay rent; (ii) Whether nonpayment of the rent was caused by exigent circumstances that were beyond the tenant's control and that are not likely to recur; (iii) The tenant's ability to timely pay the judgment; (v) Whether the tenant is otherwise in substantial compliance with the rental agreement; (vi) Hardship on the tenant if evicted; and. Xafiiska Xeer Ilaaliyaha Guud ayaa ogeysiiskan 14-ka maalmood ah u tarjumay 12 luqadood oo inta badan looga hadlo Washington. After thirty days from the date the notice of the sale is mailed or personally delivered to the tenant's last known address, the landlord may sell the property, including personal papers, family pictures, and keepsakes, and dispose of any property not sold. Ngayong 2019, ipinasa ng Lehislatura ng Estado ng Washington at nilagdaan ni Gobernador Inslee ang batas na nag-aatas sa mga kasero na magbigay ng abiso nang hindi bababa sa 14 na araw bago simulan ang isang paghahabla ng pagpapaalis, at lumikha ng isang bagong form ng abiso na dapat ipadala ng mga kasero sa mga nangungupahan kung mabigo silang magbayad ng upa, mga utility o ibang pana-panahon na singil na napagkasunduan sa pag-upa. (d) Increasing the obligations of the tenant. (1) Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are widespread societal problems that have devastating effects for individual victims, their children, and their communities. The landlord shall agree to such a proposal if it is submitted in writing and the tenant can demonstrate that his or her primary source of income is a regular, monthly source of governmental assistance that is not received until after the date rent is due in the rental agreement. Many tenants are unaware of their rights under federal fair credit reporting laws to dispute information that may be inaccurate. On written request by the landlord, the qualified third party shall, within seven days, provide the name of the alleged perpetrator of the act to the landlord only if the alleged perpetrator was a person meeting the definition of the term "landlord" under RCW, (b) A tenant who terminates his or her rental agreement under this subsection is discharged from the payment of rent for any period following the latter of: (i) The date the tenant vacates the unit; or (ii) the date the record of the report of the qualified third party and the written notice that the tenant has vacated are delivered to the landlord by mail, fax, or personal delivery by a third party. (4) If a tenant or a household member is a victim of sexual assault, stalking, or unlawful harassment by a landlord, the tenant may change or add locks to the tenant's dwelling unit at the tenant's expense. This fee is not a security deposit and will not be refunded when you move. The tenant must give the landlord proper notice if they decide to request repairs for the unit. . . 14- 12 . Were ready to do the same for you. (4) Notwithstanding subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, federally assisted housing that is occupied on other than a transient basis by persons who are required to abstain from possession or use of alcohol or drugs as a condition of occupancy and who pay for the use of the housing on a periodic basis, without regard to whether the payment is characterized as rent, program fees, or other fees, costs, or charges, are covered by this chapter unless the living arrangement is exempt under RCW, The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW, (1) "Credit reporting agency" has the same meaning as set forth in RCW, (2) "Domestic violence" has the same meaning as set forth in RCW. . The proposed rent due date may not be more than five days after the date the rent is due in the rental agreement. . As a result, landlords can charge as much as they want for rent. (5) A city, town, county, or municipal corporation requiring the provision of relocation assistance under this section shall adopt policies, procedures, or regulations to implement such requirement. (5) Rental agreements for the use of any single-family residence which are incidental to leases or rentals entered into in connection with a lease of land to be used primarily for agricultural purposes; (6) Rental agreements providing housing for seasonal agricultural employees while provided in conjunction with such employment; (7) Rental agreements with the state of Washington, department of natural resources, on public lands governed by Title. (a) A personal representative of a deceased tenant's estate if known to the landlord; (b) If the landlord has no knowledge that a personal representative has been appointed for the deceased tenant's estate, a person claiming to be a successor of the deceased tenant who has provided the landlord with proof of death and an affidavit made by the person that meets the requirements of RCW, (c) In the absence of a personal representative under (a) of this subsection or a person claiming to be a successor under (b) of this subsection, a designated person; or, (d) In the absence of a personal representative under (a) of this subsection, a person claiming to be a successor under (b) of this subsection, or a designated person under (c) of this subsection, any person who provides the landlord with reasonable evidence that he or she is a successor of the deceased tenant as defined in RCW. (a) Contact information for the local dispute resolution center; (b) Contact information for the county's housing justice project or, if none, a statewide organization providing housing advocacy services for low-income residents; (c) The following statement: "The Washington state office of the attorney general has this notice in multiple languages on its website. . (1)(a) If a tenant notifies the landlord in writing that he or she or a household member was a victim of an act that constitutes a crime of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking, and either (a)(i) or (ii) of this subsection applies, then subsection (2) of this section applies: (i) The tenant or the household member has a domestic violence protection order, sexual assault protection order, stalking protection order, or antiharassment protection order under chapter. The summons must contain a street address for service of the notice of appearance or answer and, if available, a facsimile number for the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney, if represented. If they do, they may face penalties for precipitating an illegal lockout. (1) Not more than twenty-four hours, where the defective condition deprives the tenant of hot or cold water, heat, or electricity, or is imminently hazardous to life; (2) Not more than seventy-two hours, where the defective condition deprives the tenant of the use of a refrigerator, range and oven, or a major plumbing fixture supplied by the landlord; and. The court shall require service of the order and motion to stay the writ of restitution by personal delivery, mail, facsimile, or other means most likely to afford all parties notice of the court date. According to the Washington landlord-tenant act, there are no current rent control policies in any state, which means that the Washington landlord may charge any amount of rent they consider appropriate for their needs. You may find additional information to help you at http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. (1)(a) Any provision of a lease or other agreement, whether oral or written, whereby any section or subsection of this chapter is waived except as provided in RCW, (b) Any agreement, whether oral or written, between a landlord and tenant, or their representatives, and entered into pursuant to an unlawful detainer action under this chapter that requires the tenant to pay any amount in violation of RCW. As for the eviction process in Washington, the landlord can initiate an eviction process if one of the following conditions are met: (2) By this act, the legislature intends to increase safety for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by removing barriers to safety and offering protection against discrimination." What was the motive? State law makes it clear that everyone has a right to freedom from harm, whether that harm is threatened or actual. (b) After the tenant provides notice to the landlord that the tenant has changed or added locks, the tenant's rental agreement shall terminate on the ninetieth day after providing such notice, unless: (i) Within sixty days of providing notice that the tenant has changed or added locks, the tenant notifies the landlord in writing that the tenant does not wish to terminate his or her rental agreement. 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