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WA Rev Code § 59.18.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.330 - Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions.

RCW 59.18.330 Arbitration—Application—Hearings—Decisions.(1) Unless otherwise mutually agreed to, in the event a controversy arises under RCW 59.18.320 the landlord or tenant, or both, shall complete an application for arbitration and deliver it to the selected arbitrator.(2) The arbitrator so designated shall schedule a hearing to be held no later than ten days following receipt of notice of the controversy, except as provided in RCW 59.18.350.(3) The arbitrator shall conduct public or private hearings. Reasonable notice of such hearings shall be given to the parties, who shall appear and be heard either in person or by counsel or other representative. Hearings shall be informal and the rules of evidence prevailing in judicial proceedings shall not be binding. A recording of the proceedings may be taken. Any oral or documentary evidence and other data deemed relevant by the arbitrator may be received in evidence. The arbitrator shall have the power to administer oaths, to issue subpoenas, to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, papers, contracts, agreements, and documents as may be deemed by the arbitrator material to a just determination of the issues in dispute. If any person refuses to obey such subpoena or refuses to be sworn to testify, or any witness, party, or attorney is guilty of any contempt while in attendance at any hearing held hereunder, the arbitrator may invoke the jurisdiction of any superior court, and such court shall have jurisdiction to issue an appropriate order. A failure to obey such order may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.(4) Within five days after conclusion of the hearing, the arbitrator shall make a written decision upon the issues presented, a copy of which shall be mailed by certified mail or otherwise delivered to the parties or their designated representatives. The determination of the dispute made by the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon both parties.(5) If a defective condition exists which affects more than one dwelling unit in a similar manner, the arbitrator may consolidate the issues of fact common to those dwelling units in a single proceeding.(6) Decisions of the arbitrator shall be enforced or appealed according to the provisions of chapter 7.04A RCW.[ 2005 c 433 § 46; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 33.]NOTES:Application—Captions not law—Savings—Effective date—2005 c 433: See RCW 7.04A.290 through 7.04A.310 and 7.04A.900.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.340 - Arbitration—Fee.

RCW 59.18.340 Arbitration—Fee.The administrative fee for this arbitration procedure shall be established by agreement of the parties and the arbitrator and, unless otherwise allocated by the arbitrator, shall be shared equally by the parties: PROVIDED, That upon either party signing an affidavit to the effect that he or she is unable to pay his or her share of the fee, that portion of the fee may be waived or deferred.[ 2010 c 8 § 19030; 1983 c 264 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.350 - Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice.

RCW 59.18.350 Arbitration—Completion of arbitration after giving notice.When a party gives notice pursuant to RCW 59.18.320(2), he or she must, at the same time, arrange for arbitration of the grievance in the manner provided for in this chapter. The arbitration shall be completed before the rental due date next occurring after the giving of notice pursuant to RCW 59.18.320: PROVIDED, That in no event shall the arbitrator have less than ten days to complete the arbitration process.[ 2010 c 8 § 19031; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 35.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.354 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.354 - Threatening behavior by landlord—Termination of agreement—Financial obligations.

RCW 59.18.354 Threatening behavior by landlord—Termination of agreement—Financial obligations.If a tenant is threatened by the landlord with a firearm or other deadly weapon as defined in RCW 9A.04.110, and the threat leads to an arrest of the landlord, then the tenant may terminate the rental agreement and quit the premises without further obligation under the rental agreement. The tenant is discharged from payment of rent for any period following the quitting date, and is entitled to a pro rata refund of any prepaid rent, and shall receive a full and specific statement of the basis for retaining any of the deposit together with any refund due in accordance with RCW 59.18.280.[ 1992 c 38 § 6.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1992 c 38: See notes following RCW 59.18.352.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.360 - Exemptions.

RCW 59.18.360 Exemptions.A landlord and tenant may agree, in writing, to exempt themselves from the provisions of RCW 59.18.060, 59.18.100, 59.18.110, 59.18.120, 59.18.130, and 59.18.190 if the following conditions have been met:(1) The agreement may not appear in a standard form lease or rental agreement;(2) There is no substantial inequality in the bargaining position of the two parties;(3) The exemption does not violate the public policy of this state in favor of the ensuring safe, and sanitary housing; and(4) Either the local county prosecutor's office or the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office or the attorney for the tenant has approved in writing the application for exemption as complying with subsections (1) through (3) of this section.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.363 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.363 - Unlawful detainer action—Distressed home, previously.

RCW 59.18.363 Unlawful detainer action—Distressed home, previously.In an unlawful detainer action involving property that was a distressed home:(1) The plaintiff shall disclose to the court whether the defendant previously held title to the property that was a distressed home, and explain how the plaintiff came to acquire title;(2) A defendant who previously held title to the property that was a distressed home shall not be required to escrow any money pending trial when a material question of fact exists as to whether the plaintiff acquired title from the defendant directly or indirectly through a distressed home conveyance;(3) There must be both an automatic stay of the action and a consolidation of the action with a pending or subsequent quiet title action when a defendant claims that the plaintiff acquired title to the property through a distressed home conveyance.[ 2008 c 278 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.367 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.367 - Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination authorized, when.

RCW 59.18.367 Unlawful detainer action—Limited dissemination authorized, when.(1) A court may order an unlawful detainer action to be of limited dissemination for one or more persons if: (a) The court finds that the plaintiff's case was sufficiently without basis in fact or law; (b) the tenancy was reinstated under RCW 59.18.410 or other law; or (c) other good cause exists for limiting dissemination of the unlawful detainer action.(2) An order to limit dissemination of an unlawful detainer action must be in writing.(3) When an order for limited dissemination of an unlawful detainer action has been entered with respect to a person, a tenant screening service provider must not: (a) Disclose the existence of that unlawful detainer action in a tenant screening report pertaining to the person for whom dissemination has been limited, or (b) use the unlawful detainer action as a factor in determining any score or recommendation to be included in a tenant screening report pertaining to the person for whom dissemination has been limited.[ 2016 c 66 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.370 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Application—Order—Hearing.

RCW 59.18.370 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Application—Order—Hearing.The plaintiff, at the time of commencing an action of forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer, or at any time afterwards, upon filing the complaint, may apply to the superior court in which the action is pending for an order directing the defendant to appear and show cause, if any he or she has, why a writ of restitution should not issue restoring to the plaintiff possession of the property in the complaint described, and the judge shall by order fix a time and place for a hearing of the motion, which shall not be less than seven nor more than thirty days from the date of service of the order upon defendant. A copy of the order, together with a copy of the summons and complaint if not previously served upon the defendant, shall be served upon the defendant. The order shall notify the defendant that if he or she fails to appear and show cause at the time and place specified by the order the court may order the sheriff to restore possession of the property to the plaintiff and may grant such other relief as may be prayed for in the complaint and provided by this chapter.[ 2005 c 130 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 38.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.400 - Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer of defendant.

RCW 59.18.400 Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actions—Writ of restitution—Answer of defendant.On or before the day fixed for his appearance the defendant may appear and answer. The defendant in his answer may assert any legal or equitable defense or set-off arising out of the tenancy. If the complaint alleges that the tenancy should be terminated because the defendant tenant, subtenant, sublessee, or resident engaged in drug-related activity, or allowed any other person to engage in drug-related activity at the rental premises with his or her knowledge or consent, no set-off shall be allowed as a defense to the complaint.[ 1988 c 150 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 41.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—1988 c 150: See notes following RCW 59.18.130.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.415 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.415 - Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases.

RCW 59.18.415 Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any lease of a single-family dwelling for a period of a year or more or to any lease of a single-family dwelling containing a bona fide option to purchase by the tenant: PROVIDED, That an attorney for the tenant must approve on the face of the agreement any lease exempted from the provisions of this chapter as provided for in this section.[ 1989 c 342 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 43.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.420 - RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable.

RCW 59.18.420 RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable.The provisions of RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 shall not apply to any rental agreement included under the provisions of chapter 59.18 RCW.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 44.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.430 - Applicability to prior, existing or future leases.

RCW 59.18.430 Applicability to prior, existing or future leases.RCW 59.18.010 through 59.18.360 and 59.18.900 shall not apply to any lease entered into prior to July 16, 1973. All provisions of this chapter shall apply to any lease or periodic tenancy entered into on or subsequent to July 16, 1973.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 47.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.435 - Applicability to proprietary leases.

RCW 59.18.435 Applicability to proprietary leases.This chapter does not apply to any proprietary lease as defined in RCW 64.90.010:(1) Created after July 1, 2018; or(2) If the lessor has amended its governing documents to provide that chapter 64.90 RCW will apply to the common interest community pursuant to RCW 64.90.095.[ 2018 c 277 § 502.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 277: See RCW 64.90.910.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.450 - Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Payments not considered income—Eligibility for other assistance not affected.

RCW 59.18.450 Relocation assistance for low-income tenants—Payments not considered income—Eligibility for other assistance not affected.Relocation assistance payments received by tenants under *RCW 59.18.440 shall not be considered as income or otherwise affect the eligibility for or amount of assistance paid under any government benefit program.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 50.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference in 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 50 to "section 50 of this act" is apparently erroneous and has been translated to RCW 59.18.440, which was 1990 1st ex.s. c 17 § 49.Severability—Part, section headings not law—1990 1st ex.s. c 17: See RCW 36.70A.900 and 36.70A.901.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.500 - Gang-related activity—Legislative findings, declarations, and intent.

RCW 59.18.500 Gang-related activity—Legislative findings, declarations, and intent.The legislature finds and declares that the ability to feel safe and secure in one's own home and in one's own community is of primary importance. The legislature recognizes that certain gang-related activity can affect the safety of a considerable number of people in the rental premises and dwelling units. Therefore, such activity, although it may be occurring within an individual's home or the surrounding areas of an individual's home, becomes the community's concern.The legislature intends that the remedy provided in RCW 59.18.510 be used solely to protect the health and safety of the community. The remedy is not a means for private citizens to bring malicious or unfounded actions against fellow tenants or residential neighbors for personal reasons. In determining whether the tenant's activity is the type prohibited under RCW 59.18.130(9), the court should consider the totality of the circumstances, including factors such as whether there have been numerous complaints to the landlord, damage to property, police or incident reports, reports of disturbance, and arrests. An absence of any or all of these factors does not necessarily mean gang activity is not occurring. In determining whether the tenant is engaging in gang-related activity, the court should consider the purpose and intent of RCW 59.18.510. The legislature intends to give people in the community a tool that will help them restore the health and vibrance of their community.[ 1998 c 276 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.580 - Victim protection—Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions.

RCW 59.18.580 Victim protection—Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions.(1) A tenant screening service provider may not (a) disclose a tenant's, applicant's, or household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or (b) knowingly disclose that a tenant, applicant, or household member has previously terminated a rental agreement under RCW 59.18.575.(2) A landlord may not terminate a tenancy, fail to renew a tenancy, or refuse to enter into a rental agreement based on the tenant's or applicant's or a household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or based on the tenant or applicant having terminated a rental agreement under RCW 59.18.575.(3) A landlord who refuses to enter into a rental agreement in violation of subsection (2) of this section may be liable to the tenant or applicant in a civil action for damages sustained by the tenant or applicant. The prevailing party may also recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.(4) It is a defense to an unlawful detainer action under chapter 59.12 RCW that the action to remove the tenant and recover possession of the premises is in violation of subsection (2) of this section.(5) This section does not prohibit adverse housing decisions based upon other lawful factors within the landlord's knowledge or prohibit volunteer disclosure by an applicant of any victim circumstances.[ 2013 c 54 § 1; 2004 c 17 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 54: "This act takes effect January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 54 § 2.]Findings—Intent—Effective date—2004 c 17: See notes following RCW 59.18.570.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.585 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.585 - Victim protection—Possession of dwelling unit—Exclusion of others—New lock or key.

RCW 59.18.585 Victim protection—Possession of dwelling unit—Exclusion of others—New lock or key.(1) A tenant who has obtained a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction granting him or her possession of a dwelling unit to the exclusion of one or more cotenants may request that a lock be replaced or configured for a new key at the tenant's expense. The landlord shall, if provided a copy of the order, comply with the request and shall not provide copies of the new keys to the tenant restrained or excluded by the court's order. This section does not release a cotenant, other than a household member who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, from liability or obligations under the rental agreement.(2) A landlord who replaces a lock or configures for a new key of a residential housing unit in accordance with subsection (1) of this section shall be held harmless from liability for any damages that result directly from the lock change.[ 2004 c 17 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2004 c 17: See notes following RCW 59.18.570.
WA Rev Code § 59.18.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.590 - Death of a tenant—Designated person.

RCW 59.18.590 Death of a tenant—Designated person.(1)(a) At a landlord's request, the tenant may designate a person to act for the tenant on the tenant's death when the tenant is the sole occupant of the dwelling unit.(b) Any designation must be in writing, be separate from the rental agreement, and include:(i) The designated person's name, mailing address, any address used for the receipt of electronic communications, and telephone number;(ii) A signed statement authorizing the landlord in the event of the tenant's death when the tenant is the sole occupant of the dwelling unit to allow the designated person to: Access the tenant's dwelling unit, remove the tenant's property, receive refunds of amounts due to the tenant, and dispose of the tenant's property consistent with the tenant's last will and testament and any applicable intestate succession law; and(iii) A conspicuous statement that the designation remains in effect until it is revoked in writing by the tenant or replaced with a new designation.(2) A tenant may, without request from the landlord, designate a person to act for the tenant on the tenant's death when the tenant is the sole occupant of the dwelling unit by providing the landlord with the information and signing a statement as provided in subsection (1) of this section.(3) The tenant may change the designated person or revoke any previous designation in writing at any time prior to his or her death.(4) Once the landlord or the designated person knows of the appointment of a personal representative for the deceased tenant's estate or of a person claiming to be a successor of the deceased tenant who has provided the landlord with proof of death and an affidavit made by the person that meets the requirements of RCW 11.62.010(2), the designated person's authority to act under this section terminates.[ 2015 c 264 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 59.18.625 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 59 - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 59.18 - Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.|59.18.625 - Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expiration—Violations—Penalties.

RCW 59.18.625 Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expiration—Violations—Penalties.(1) A landlord may not charge or impose any late fees or other charges against any tenant for the nonpayment of rent that became due between March 1, 2020, and six months following the expiration of the eviction moratorium.(2) For rent that accrued between March 1, 2020, and the six months following the expiration of the eviction moratorium expiration date:(a) A landlord may not report to a prospective landlord:(i) A tenant's nonpayment of rent that accrued between March 1, 2020, and the six months following the expiration of the eviction moratorium; or(ii) An unlawful detainer action pursuant to RCW 59.12.030(3) that resulted from a tenant's nonpayment of rent between March 1, 2020, and the six months following the expiration of the eviction moratorium.(b) A prospective landlord may not take an adverse action based on a prospective tenant's nonpayment of rent that occurred between March 1, 2020, and the six months following the expiration of the eviction moratorium.(3)(a) A landlord or prospective landlord may not deny, discourage application for, or otherwise make unavailable any rental dwelling unit based on a tenant's or prospective tenant's medical history including, but not limited to, the tenant's or prospective tenant's prior or current exposure or infection to the COVID-19 virus.(b) A landlord or prospective landlord may not inquire about, consider, or require disclosure of a tenant's or prospective tenant's medical records or history, unless such disclosure is necessary to evaluate a reasonable accommodation request or reasonable modification request under RCW 49.60.222.(4) A landlord or prospective landlord in violation of this section is liable in a civil action for up to two and one-half times the monthly rent of the real property at issue, as well as court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. A court must impose this penalty in an amount necessary to deter future violations, payable to the tenant bringing the action.[ 2021 c 115 § 3.]NOTES:Conflicting laws—2021 c 115 §§ 2-4: See note following RCW 59.18.620.Finding—Intent—Application—Effective date—2021 c 115: See notes following RCW 59.18.620.