Rule Detail: withhold-rent / WA

This rule expired on 2026-01-01.
This rule may be outdated. Last updated Jan 2025.

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Effective Year: —
Last Updated: 2025-01-01
Expires On: —
Version: 2025.01
Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Supersedes: —
Source Changed: Not checked

Data

Key	Value
allowed	true
escrowRequired	false
noticeRequirementDays	10
severityThreshold	Serious habitability issues
retaliationProtection	true

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Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.110

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Updated: 2025-01-01Confidence: 80%

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{
  "data": {
    "allowed": true,
    "escrowRequired": false,
    "noticeRequirementDays": 10,
    "severityThreshold": "Serious habitability issues",
    "retaliationProtection": true
  },
  "citations": [
    {
      "statute": "Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.110",
      "url": "",
      "excerpt": "",
      "sourceType": "statute",
      "lastUpdated": "2025-01-01",
      "confidence": 0.8
    }
  ],
  "version": {
    "version": "2025.01",
    "effectiveDate": "2025-01-01",
    "supersedes": null,
    "notes": [
      "Tenant may withhold rent after proper notice, but should document all issues carefully."
    ]
  }
}