Washington Notice & Entry Laws
Washington requires landlords to give at least 48 hours advance notice before entering a tenant's unit for non-emergency purposes under RCW 59.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- 2 days (48 hours) advance notice required with time, date, and reason stated
- Permissible Entry Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, emergencies, showing unit to prospective tenants or buyers
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without advance notice for genuine emergencies
- Time Of Entry
- Reasonable times only (8am–9pm generally understood)
Applicable Statutes
Landlord access to premises: must give at least 2 days (48 hours) advance notice before entry for repairs or inspections. Notice must state time, date, and reason for entry.
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