Washington Residential Lease Agreement
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What Washington law requires · as of 2026
- Max security deposit
- No statutory limit
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after move-out
- Notice to end month-to-month
- 20 days
Source: Rev. Code Wash. §59.18.280 (30-day rule eff. 7/23/2023) · verify ↗. Laws change — confirm the current rule before you rely on it.
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Residential Lease Agreement
State of Washington
This Lease Agreement is made on __________ between __________ ("Landlord") and __________ ("Tenant") for the property located at __________ (the "Premises").
Term. The lease runs from __________ to __________. Rent. Tenant shall pay $______/month, due on the __________ . Late payments incur a late fee as noted.
Security deposit. Tenant pays a deposit of $______, refundable per Washington law less lawful deductions. Utilities. Tenant is responsible for: __________ . Pets. As agreed by the parties.
Tenant shall keep the Premises in good condition and comply with the lease and applicable law. This lease is subject to the landlord-tenant laws of the State of Washington, which control over any conflicting term.
What a Washington lease should cover
- Names of the landlord and every adult tenant, and the property address
- The lease term (start and end) and the monthly rent and due date
- The security deposit amount (within Washington’s legal cap)
- Late fees, utilities, pets, and maintenance responsibilities
- Signatures of the landlord and each tenant
Know your Washington rules
State law — not the lease — controls things like the maximum security deposit, how fast it must be returned, how much notice is required to enter or to end a month-to-month tenancy, and required disclosures. Check the current Washington landlord-tenant rules so your lease lines up with them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this lease valid in Washington?
A written lease that clearly identifies the parties, the property, the term, and the rent is generally enforceable in Washington when both sides sign. This template covers those essentials. Washington, like every state, has landlord-tenant rules (on deposits, entry, and notice) that override anything conflicting in a lease — so review your state’s rules and, for complex situations, have an attorney check it.
How much security deposit can a landlord charge in Washington?
Washington does not set a statutory cap on the security deposit, so the amount is negotiable — but it must be returned within 30 days after you move out (as of 2026). Source: Rev. Code Wash. §59.18.280 (30-day rule eff. 7/23/2023).
Do I need to notarize a lease in Washington?
Most residential leases do not need to be notarized to be valid. Signatures from the landlord and each tenant are what matter. Longer leases (often over one year) can have extra formality requirements in some states — check Washington’s rules if your term is long.
How do I fill it out?
Enter the landlord, tenant, property, term, rent, and deposit above — the lease preview updates as you type. Click “Download / Print PDF,” then landlord and tenant sign. Give the tenant a copy.
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