This is a sample apartment lease form. You may use it as a guide for creating an appartment lease form for your state. You must ensure that you comply with all applicable laws in your state.
Washington Apartment Lease Agreement
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US-846LT
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Yes, some residential lease agreements do need to be notarized in Washington. Leases for a duration exceeding one (1) year must be notarized in order to be valid for the entire duration of the lease (WA Rev Code § 59.18. 210). Leases for less than one year are not required to be notarized.
Washington has adopted the rule that an amendment or modification of a lease must meet the same requirements as the lease that it amends or modifies. In other words, if the lease being amended or modified had to be notarized, then the amendment or modification must also be notarized.
In general, with tenant consent, a landlord has a right of entry to inspect the premises; make repairs; supply necessary or agreed services; or show the property to potential tenants, purchasers, or contractors. Entry is limited to reasonable times, and two days' notice of intent to enter is required.
Your options for getting out of a leaseterminate the lease under a break clause;negotiate termination with the landlord;assign the lease - ie sell it to a new tenant;sublet the premises, or part of the premises.
If a tenant breaks a lease, the landlord can mitigate their damages by continuing to charge the tenant rent until they're able to re-rent the unit. If a landlord has to re-rent the unit at a lower amount than what is stated in the lease, the tenant can be charged the difference for the remainder of the lease period.
You may be able to legally move out before the lease term ends in the following situations.You Are Starting Active Military Duty.The Rental Unit is Unsafe or Violates Washington Health or Safety Codes.You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence or Stalking.Your Landlord Harasses You or Violates Your Privacy Rights.
How to Break a Lease with No Penalty Fees in WashingtonConsider other options for getting out of your lease early.Figure out if you can break your lease under Washington law.Re-read your lease agreement.Negotiate with your landlord.Move out and hope your landlord re-rents quickly.Make it official with paperwork.
Notarized Lease Documents For Washington Landlords A lease for longer than month to month must be in writing. Per RCW § 59.04. 010, if the lease is longer than one year, the execution of the lease must be acknowledged (i.e. notarized).
Landlords can require a lease break fee These clauses typically allow tenants to end their lease early by providing advance notice and paying a fee, such as one month's extra rent. There is no set amount for what the termination fee can be, but it generally must be reasonable and not penalizing.
