Washington Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)

30 days

Source: Rev. Code Wash. § 59.18.280 · Last verified July 2, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Washington →

Yes

Source: Rev. Code Wash. § 59.18.280 · Last verified July 2, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Washington →

90 days

Washington's rent-stabilization law (HB 1217, effective May 7, 2025) requires at least 90 days' written notice for ANY rent increase and caps most annual increases at 7% + CPI (10% max). Specific notice forms are required, and cap exemptions (e.g. newer buildings) must be claimed in the notice — see the WA Dept. of Commerce HB 1217 landlord resource center.

Source: Rev. Code Wash. § 59.18.140(3) (as amended by HB 1217, 2025) · Last verified July 2, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Washington →

48 hours

RCW 59.18.150(6) requires at least two days' written notice of intent to enter, except in an emergency or where impracticable. The notice must state the exact date(s) and time (or the earliest and latest possible times) and give a phone number the tenant can use to object or reschedule. A shorter one day's notice applies when the entry is to exhibit the unit to prospective or actual purchasers or tenants. Entry only at reasonable times.

Source: Rev. Code Wash. § 59.18.150(6) · Last verified August 3, 2026