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The landlord cannot put something in an agreement that: Gives up (waives) any right the Landlord-Tenant Act gives you. Makes you give up your right to defend yourself in court against the landlord. Limits the landlord's legal accountability where they would normally be responsible.

In general, things to include in a lease addendum might be: Your name. The rental property address. The tenant's name. Relevant policy/information (that complies with your state/municipal's rental laws) Consequences for breaking any contract agreements. Space to sign & date for landlord. Space to sign & date for tenant.

To determine if the lease is null and void, you would need to review the terms and conditions stated in the lease agreement itself, as well as any applicable local tenant laws. In general, leases can be considered void if there are significant inaccuracies or misrepresentations that impact the agreement's validity.

The earliest the rent could be increased is 1 August 2025 – that is, rent cannot be increased at the end of the first 6 month fixed term. The lessor is required to give at least 60 days notice before a rent increase is payable.

Tenants are responsible for keeping the unit clean, properly disposing of waste, and notifying the landlord of major repair needs. As mentioned before, for 2024, landlords now have 30 days (increased from 21) to return security deposits or provide an itemized list of deductions after a tenant moves out.

Per RCW § 59.04. 010, if the lease is longer than one year, the execution of the lease must be acknowledged (i.e. notarized). If a lease is longer than one year and it is not acknowledged, then it may be interpreted to be only a month to month lease, not a one-year lease.

Landlords in Washington State are required to give the tenant 48 hours of advance notice before entering the unit to make repairs or inspect the place. However, if the landlord wants to show the unit to a prospective tenant or buyer, they only need to provide a 24-hour written notice.

Landlords must give 120 days' notice for the termination of month-to-month tenancies before major building changes that require tenants to leave the building. Previously, 20 days' notice was required. As a reminder, an owner or immediate family needing to occupy the unit doesn't qualify as change of use.

3. Washington state eviction laws are changing. Statewide, in 2024 landlords and tenants will be able to request that their eviction hearing is held remotely. The courts will need to grant a request unless there is a reason for needing them to attend in person.