Washington Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
21
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit. Deposits are not allowed for normal cleaning.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
21
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit. Deposits are not allowed for normal cleaning.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Legal Citations
- Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.280