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Washington Security Deposit Laws for Landlords and Tenants
No state limit is in effect restricting how much money can be collected for security. However, the lease must state why all or a portion of the deposit may be withheld and if any fees are nonrefundable (like a pet deposit).
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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Washington
The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, part of the Revised Code of Washington governs eviction proceedings, called unlawful detainer lawsuits, in the state. Landlords in Washington can evict tenants for a number of reasons, such as not paying rent or violating the lease or rental agreement. check to learn more.
If you have a month-to-month agreement, your landlord does not need a reason to ask you to move out (except in Seattle). S/he does have to tell you in writing that s/he wants you to move out at least twenty days before the end of the rental period. check to learn more.
The Eviction laws in Washington State are contained in Chapter 59.18 of the WRC (Washington Revised Code), which is called the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. The first step in the Washington eviction process is the landlord serving the tenant with an eviction notice form. check to learn more.