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Washington Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

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Washington at a glance: Notice to Terminate: 20 days' written notice · Deposit Refund Timeline: 30 days (effective 2023) · Governing Law: Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.200

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Overview

Month-to-Month Rental Agreements in Washington

Washington requires 20 days' written notice to terminate a monthly tenancy, and enforces a strict statewide "Just Cause" eviction mandate for landlords.
Key Facts

Washington Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementWashington Rule
Notice to Terminate20 days' written notice
Deposit Refund Timeline30 days (effective 2023)
Governing LawWash. Rev. Code § 59.18.200
Legal Requirements

Washington Legal Requirements

  • Landlords must provide 60 days' notice for rent increases, and cannot terminate without a statutory just cause.
Governing Laws

Washington Governing Laws

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.200
Termination of Tenancy
Establishes the 20-day tenant notice and just cause constraints.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Washington legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Washington Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Washington landlord end a monthly lease without reason?

No. Under Washington's statewide Just Cause law, a landlord must have one of the statutory reasons (e.g. non-payment, sale of property, owner occupancy) to terminate the tenancy.