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Washington Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
More Information on Lease and Rental Agreement Laws
| Code Section | 49.60.010; 59.04.010, 020; 59.18.260, et seq. |
| Terms of Leases | When term of tenancy is indefinite, period becomes that on which rent is payable |
| Deposits | No limit on deposit, but no deposit may be collected unless rental agreement is in writing; interest on deposit not required; deposit must be returned within 14 days of termination |
| Discrimination | No discrimination on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or any sensory, mental, or physical handicap |
| Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted? | No |
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