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Your rights as a tenant in Washington State
Explains residential tenants and landlords' rights and responsibilities in Washington. #6300EN
I am a Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property. What are My Rights?
If the place you are renting to live in has been foreclosed on, read this to learn your rights. #6122EN
Unauthorized occupants: Can I get in trouble for letting someone live in my rental?
If you rent the place where you live in Washington state, read this to learn about how to add someone to your lease and how to avoid problems with your landlord. #6380EN
Landlords must give a “good” reason to end certain tenancies
Learn more about how landlords can now evict or refuse to renew a rental agreement for specific reasons only. #6345EN
Tenants’ rights: The place I’m living in has been condemned
Find out your options if your landlord has been notified that your rental home will be condemned or will be unlawful to occupy. #6384EN
2022 Changes to Washington State’s laws affecting tenants
Two new laws affecting tenants in Washington State went into effect in June, 2022. Landlords cannot require tenants to pay electronically (they must accept checks and money orders for rent). Also, landlords may offer tenants the option to pay a monthly fee instead of a security deposit before moving in. #6317EN
What are my rights in transitional housing?
Find out when you can be evicted from and other information about transitional housing programs. #6904EN
Tenants can now pay most move-in costs in installments
State law now lets tenants pay certain move-in costs on a payment plan. #6344EN
I live in a manufactured/mobile home park. Can the park owner/landlord change the park rules?
If you own your mobile home but rent the space it sits on, learn more about mobile/manufactured home park rules and whether/when/how the landlord can change them. #6514EN
Can I change the date my rent is due?
You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN
Tenants' Rights: Moving Out
If you are a tenant thinking about moving out of your rental, know your rights and responsibilities. #6371EN
My landlord illegally ended my tenancy or evicted me
New Washington state law expands on what a wrongful eviction is and makes clear that a court can hold a landlord liable to a tenant in such cases. #6906EN
How do I sue in Small Claims Court?
In Small Claims Court, you can sue for up to $10,000. This is meant to be a quick, cheap way to resolve a dispute you could not otherwise settle. It is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot take part. There are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing a lawsuit. You can get a trial date much sooner than in other courts. Most trials last about 20 minutes. #9940EN