Washington Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline	21 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	14 days written notice (pay or vacate)
Rent Cap	7% + CPI (9.68% for 2026)
Entry Notice	2 days notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	5 days (effective 2024)
Just Cause Eviction	Required

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