Washington Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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Washington Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Washington standard residential lease agreement is a one-year rental contract between a residential landlord and their tenant. The tenant will be required to cover monthly rent and abide by all terms of the lease, including paying rent on time, keeping the premises in good repair, and adhering to smoking/pet policies.

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A Washington standard residential lease agreement is a one-year rental contract between a residential landlord and their tenant. The tenant will be required to cover monthly rent and abide by all terms of the lease, including paying rent on time, keeping the premises in good repair, and adhering to smoking/pet policies.

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Rental Application – This document is used by landlords to collect tenant information and obtain consent to conduct a background check.

Required Disclosures (7)

  1. Fire Safety Information – Tenants must be provided written documentation on fire safety and protection, including any emergency evacuation plans.[1]
  2. Landlord and Agent Information – The tenants must be informed of the name and address of the landlord or any individual serving as their representative for the purpose of processes and notices.[2]
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (PDF) – Property owners of buildings predating 1978 must inform tenants that the rental unit may contain lead-based paint hazards.[3]
  4. Mold Information (PDF) – Landlords are required to provide tenants with information concerning indoor mold growth.[4]
  5. Move-In Checklist (PDF) – Tenants must be given a written checklist detailing the condition of a dwelling if a security deposit is made.[5]
  6. Nonrefundable Fees – The rental agreement must state if any fees paid to the landlord are nonrefundable.[6]
  7. Withholding Deposits – The lease must state under which circumstances the landlord may keep any of the security deposit at the end of the term.[7]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[8]

Rent Grace Period

Landlords must allow a five-day grace period for tenants before charging late fees.[9]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. § 59.18.060(12)
  2. § 59.18.060(15)
  3. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  4. § 59.18.060(13)
  5. § 59.18.260
  6. §  59.18.285
  7. § 59.18.260(1)
  8. § 59.18.280(1)(a)
  9. § 59.18.170(2)