Landlord-Tenant Law Changes in Washington (2019 Update)
- Starting July 27, 2019, landlords are required to give tenants at least 60 days of notice before raising rents, for any lease longer than 30 days.
- If a landlord wants to evict a tenant based on unpaid or overdue rent, they must now give at least 14 days of notice, instead of the previously required three-day notice.
- For month-to-month renters, except in specific circumstances, a landlord can still end tenancy with just 20 days of notice.
- The new notice to vacate must contain certain specific information about low-cost legal help through the office of the Attorney General, in multiple languages.
- Landlords will have to give renters at least 120 days of notice if a rental is being cleared for demolition, major rehabilitation, or because of a change in the rental’s use.
- Under the old law, tenants would need to appear in court prior to the court approving a final order for eviction. Under the new Washington State law, when a landlord obtains a judgment authorizing the eviction of a tenant for nonpayment of rent, the tenant may apply to the court at any time prior to the actual eviction to stop the eviction. This could mean that even if a landlord is granted an eviction order by the court, the tenant could still get to stay, if their win their appeal.
Being a landlord is hard enough without trying to keep track of the many changes in the landlord-tenant laws. If you have questions about your rights as a landlord, or need help with an eviction or a lease, please call Limitless Law PLLC at (360) 685-0145 to schedule your consultation.
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This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about your own legal rights and options, please contact the knowledgeable team at Limitless Law PLLC to schedule a strategy session with our attorney. Call 360-685-0145 or visit this page to learn more: www.limitlesslaw.com/book-a-strategy-session
