What disclosures must a landlord provide in Washington?

Washington requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Comprehensive written checklist documenting condition of unit before collecting deposit); Security Deposit Receipt (Written receipt with bank name and address where deposit is held); Mold (Disclosure of known mold hazards and tenant rights regarding mold); Fire Safety (Information about fire safety and protection devices).

What happens if a Washington landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Washington Required Disclosures

5 required disclosures

Washington law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 5 for Washington, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Washington law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Washington landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Move-In Checklist
Comprehensive written checklist documenting condition of unit before collecting deposit
Legal basis: Revised Code of Washington Section 59.18.260
Security Deposit Receipt
Written receipt with bank name and address where deposit is held
Legal basis: Revised Code of Washington Section 59.18.270
Mold
Disclosure of known mold hazards and tenant rights regarding mold
Legal basis: Revised Code of Washington Section 59.18.060
Fire Safety
Information about fire safety and protection devices
Legal basis: Revised Code of Washington Section 59.18.060

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Washington?: Washington requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Comprehensive written checklist documenting condition of unit before collecting deposit); Security Deposit Receipt (Written receipt with bank name and address where deposit is held); Mold (Disclosure of known mold hazards and tenant rights regarding mold); Fire Safety (Information about fire safety and protection devices).
What happens if a Washington landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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