Washington Commercial Lease Agreement

Rental Laws

The rental laws applicable to commercial leases in Washington are governed by Title 62A, Chapter 2A of the Washington Uniform Commercial Code. This code provides the legal framework for commercial transactions, including leasing agreements.

Consumer Protection Laws

Consumer protection laws relevant to commercial leases in Washington are specified in Section 62A.2A-104. These laws are designed to protect the rights of consumers in commercial transactions.

Jurisdiction

According to Section 62A.2A-106, if a lease agreement references laws from a jurisdiction other than where the lessee resides, those laws cannot be enforced. This means that the lease must adhere to the laws of the state where the tenant is located.

Washington Business Entity Search

The Washington Business Entity Search is a tool used to verify the business entities associated with prospective tenants before their approval. This step is crucial for landlords to ensure that they are entering into a lease agreement with legitimate and registered businesses.

Statutes

• Washington RCW §§ 59.18.060 – Landlord-Duties
• Washington RCW §§ 59.18.130 – Duties of tenant
• RCW §§ 59.18.280 – Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Statement and notice of basis for retention-Remedies for landlord’s failure to make refund-Exception
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.270 – Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Deposit by landlord in trust account-Receipt-Remedies under foreclosure-Claims
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.285 – Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit-Written rental agreement required-Remedies
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.260 – Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant-Written rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlord-Written checklist required
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.063 – Landlord-Written receipts for payments made by tenant
• Wash. Rev. Code § 62A.3-515 – Checks dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment; liability for interest; rate; collection costs and attorneys’ fees; satisfaction of claim
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.115 – Substandard and dangerous conditions-Notice to landlord-Government certification-Escrow account
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.100 – Landlord’s failure to carry out duties-Repairs effected by tenant-Procedure-Deduction of cost from rent-Limitations
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.310 – Default in rent-Abandonment-Liability of tenant-Landlord’s remedies-Sale of tenant’s property by landlord, deceased tenant exception
• Wash. Rev. Code §59.04.030 – Tenancy for specified time-Termination
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.200(1a-b) – [Effective 1/1/2028] Tenancy from month to month or for rental period-End of tenancy-Armed forces exception-Exclusion of children-Conversion to condominium-Demolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premises-Notice
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.04.050 – Tenancy by sufferance-Termination
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.030(3) – Unlawful detainer defined
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.030(4) – Unlawful detainer defined
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.12.030(5) – Unlawful detainer defined
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.150(6) – Landlord’s right of entry-Purposes-Searches by fire officials-Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes-Conditions
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.150(5) – Landlord’s right of entry-Purposes-Searches by fire officials-Searches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposes-Conditions
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.290 – Removal or exclusion of tenant from premises-Holding over or excluding landlord from premises after termination date-Attorneys’ fees
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.300 – Termination of tenant’s utility services-Tenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.060 – Landlord-Duties
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.130 – Duties of tenant
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.065 – Landlord-Copy of written rental agreement to tenant
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.257 – Screening of prospective tenants-Notice to prospective tenant-Costs-Adverse action notice-Violation
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.575(1b) – Victim protection-Notice to landlord-Termination of rental agreement-Procedures
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.575(2-3) – Victim protection-Notice to landlord-Termination of rental agreement-Procedures
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.575(4) – Victim protection-Notice to landlord-Termination of rental agreement-Procedures
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.580 – Victim protection-Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord’s rental decisions
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.240 – Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord-Prohibited
• Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.250 – Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlord-Presumptions-Rebuttal-Costs