House rental agreement template washington stateAugust 8th, 2022
FiledAugust 8th, 2022Updated June 13, 2022A Washington standard residential lease agreement is a legal document that landlords and tenants use for the renting of property. The agreement provides all of the written information needed to secure an agreement that will be beneficial and protective of both parties. As well, it provides all of the terms and conditions so that the tenant will understand what is expected from them during their tenancy. The tenants must carefully read agree to all of the sections provided in the document before entering their signature(s). Before the parties authorize an agreement, it is highly recommended the landlord screen the tenant through a rental application. Laws – Chapter 59.18 RCW (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) Handbook – Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State (PDF) Disclosures Fire Protection & Evacuation (§ 59.18.060) – The disclosure from the Fire Marshal’s Office must be distributed to the tenant. If the property is in a building with two (2) or more units, a