59.18.090 Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition

59.18.090 Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition—Tenant's choice of actions.

WA Rev Code § 59.18.090 (2019) (N/A)

Copy with citation

Copy as parenthetical citation

RCW 59.18.090 Landlord's failure to remedy defective condition—Tenant's choice of actions.

If, after receipt of written notice, and expiration of the applicable period of time, as provided in RCW 59.18.070, the landlord fails to remedy the defective condition within a reasonable time the tenant may:

(1) Terminate the rental agreement and quit the premises upon written notice to the landlord without further obligation under the rental agreement, in which case he or she shall be discharged from payment of rent for any period following the quitting date, and shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of any prepaid rent, and shall receive a full and specific statement of the basis for retaining any of the deposit together with any refund due in accordance with RCW 59.18.280;

(2) Bring an action in an appropriate court, or at arbitration if so agreed, for any remedy provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by law; or

(3) Pursue other remedies available under this chapter.

[ 2010 c 8 § 19020; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 9.]

Previous Section

59.18.085 Rental of condemned or unlawful dwelling—Tenant's remedies—Relocation assistance—Penalties.

Next Section

59.18.100 Landlord's failure to carry out duties—Repairs effected by tenant—Procedure—Deduction of cost from rent—Limitations.