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Security deposit cap

No statutory cap

Late fees

Capped at $75 (city of Seattle); state requires 5-day grace

Notice to terminate

20 days (tenant) / 60 days for rent increases

Return of deposit

30 days

Required Washington disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Mold
  • Fire safety
  • Bank holding deposit
  • Move-in checklist
  • Voter registration

Every disclosure required by Washington law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Washington laws we track

  • ·RCW 59.18 — Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
  • ·HB 1217 (2024) — just cause

Major Cities

Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Bellevue

Washington lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Washington?
No statutory cap. Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a Washington landlord charge?
Capped at $75 (city of Seattle); state requires 5-day grace
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Washington?
20 days (tenant) / 60 days for rent increases.
Does Washington require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 48 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Washington.
Must a Washington landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?
Yes — Washington requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.
What extra fields does a Washington lease need beyond the standard template?
Washington leases in LeaseSigning collect 1 state-specific field (e.g. tenant notified of bank?) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Washington require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Mold, Fire safety, Bank holding deposit, Move-in checklist, Voter registration. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Washington lease template.

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