WSHFC | Compliance & Asset Management | Landlord Tenant Resources

Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Administration | Home Buyers | Multifamily Housing & Community Facilities | Asset Management & Compliance | Investors

Asset Management & Compliance
Compliance Workshops
Event Calendars
FAQ: Bond
FAQ: Tax Credit
Forms & Reports
Income/Rent Limits
Inspections
Manual: Bond
Manual: Tax Credit
Resources
Staff
WBARS
Be the first to know:
E-News monthly newsletter

Landlord/Tenant Resources

STATE

Washington State Office of the Attorney General Consumer Line Information Service has recorded tapes on landlord-tenant and other topics: 800-692-5082 - landlord-tenant is General Topic 8 | Washington State AG Landlord-Tenant Pages with link to Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act - RCW 59.18 and information about the Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program.
Washington State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program

LOCAL

Some cities have additional landlord-tenant rules. A number of local agencies offer landlord-tenant information. Some also aid in settling disputes. Here is a partial list of organizations and information. See also the listing of Washington State Dispute Resolution Centers courtesy of Washington Courts. Resolution Washington is an association of Dispute Resolution Centers in Washington.

Benton-Franklin Counties 509-545-4042
Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee

Clark County
Community Mediation Services 360-619-1151 360-619-1151

Island County
Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties 800-280-4770
The Island Opportunity Council 360-679-6577

King County
Dispute Resolution Center 206-443-9603 | Fremont Public Association 206-694-6767

Kitsap County
Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center 800-37-SOLVE

Pierce County
Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution 253-572-3657

San Juan County
Whatcom County Opportunity Council 360-734-5121 800-649-5121

Seattle
Dispute Resolution Center 206-443-9603
Solid Ground 206-694-6767
The Tenants Union 206-723-0500
City of Seattle:
Seattle Laws on Owner/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
Summary of Landlord/Tenant Laws for Seattle.Tenants Handout (PDF)
Housing and Zoning Client Assistance Memos

Skagit County
Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties 800-280-4770

Snohomish County
Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties 800-280-4770

Spokane
Landlord/Tenant Hotline 509-325-3037

Thurston County
Dispute Resolution Center 360.956.1155