Washington Property and Real Estate Laws

Washington has specific laws when it comes to landlords and tenants, real estate and property.

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For instance, a landlord in Washington has between 14 days to return a tenant’s security deposit, depending on whether the tenant disputes the deductions. The Evergreen State also has a checkered history of real estate scams and bogus property sales. There are other state-specific real estate laws worth keeping abreast of. For more Washington real estate laws, the links below provide dive deeper into real estate, adverse possession and property statutes.

Learn About Washington Property and Real Estate Laws

  • Washington Homestead Laws

    Vital information about Washington's homestead protection law, which allows homeowners who are threatened with foreclosure or eviction to remain in their homes in certain situations.

  • Washington Lease and Rental Agreement Laws

    Overview of Washington laws regulating property leases and rental agreements between landlords and tenants, including limits on deposits; prohibited forms of discrimination; and other matters.

  • Washington Adverse Possession Laws

    The basics of Washington's adverse possession law, which allows someone to gain legal ownership of a property if they publicly inhabit and improve it, with links to related information.

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