Washington Residential Lease Agreement
Create a residential lease built for Washington, including the disclosures the state requires. Fixed-term or month-to-month, free PDF download, no signup.
Verified against Washington statute · 2026-06-10
Washington lease rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- No statewide cap for standard apartments (some cities cap it — Seattle limits it to 1 month); the combined 1-month deposit-plus-fee cap under HB 1217 applies only to manufactured/mobile-home lots.
- Deposit return window
- Within 30 days of the tenancy ending, with a specific written statement of deductions plus substantiating estimates or invoices (RCW §59.18.280).
- Notice (month-to-month)
- Tenant: 20 days to end a month-to-month before the period ends. Landlord: Washington requires a statutory "good cause" to terminate or refuse to renew (RCW §59.18.650).
- Rent control
- Rent stabilization since 2025 (HB 1217): annual rent increases capped at the lesser of 10% or 7% + CPI (5% for manufactured/mobile homes), no increase in the first 12 months, and 90 days' notice; newly built units are exempt for 12 years.
Required disclosures in Washington
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978).
- Mold information provided to the tenant (RCW §59.18.060).
- Fire safety and protection information (RCW §59.18.060).
- Move-in condition checklist, required when a security deposit is taken (RCW §59.18.260).
Washington required disclosures
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978).
- Mold information provided to the tenant (RCW §59.18.060).
- Fire safety and protection information (RCW §59.18.060).
- Move-in condition checklist, required when a security deposit is taken (RCW §59.18.260).
Output language
Starting template, not legal advice. Lease law varies by state and changes — have an attorney review before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What disclosures are required in a Washington lease?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978). Mold information provided to the tenant (RCW §59.18.060). Fire safety and protection information (RCW §59.18.060). Move-in condition checklist, required when a security deposit is taken (RCW §59.18.260). Confirm current requirements with Washington's landlord-tenant law.
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Washington?
- No statewide cap for standard apartments (some cities cap it — Seattle limits it to 1 month); the combined 1-month deposit-plus-fee cap under HB 1217 applies only to manufactured/mobile-home lots. The deposit must be returned within: Within 30 days of the tenancy ending, with a specific written statement of deductions plus substantiating estimates or invoices (RCW §59.18.280).
- How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in Washington?
- Tenant: 20 days to end a month-to-month before the period ends. Landlord: Washington requires a statutory "good cause" to terminate or refuse to renew (RCW §59.18.650).
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This template is a starting point for residential leases in Washington, USA. It is not legal advice. Lease law varies by state and changes — confirm requirements with Washington and have an attorney review it before signing.