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Washington 14-Day Notice to Quit Form | Non-Payment

A Washington 14-day notice to pay or quit is a document served by landlords to tenants who have failed to pay rent on time. In Washington, it is mandatory to give tenants the choice to pay rent within 14 days of receiving notice or to face eviction.
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Updated January 30, 2025

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Laws

  • Notice Period: 14 days.[1]
  • Rent Grace Period: Five days.[2]
  • Maximum Late Fee: Must be “reasonable.”[3]

Delivery Options (3)

  1. Delivering a copy of the notice personally to the tenant;
  2. Leaving a copy with a suitable person at the residence AND sending by mail; or
  3. Posting a copy at the tenant’s residence AND sending by mail.[4]

Waiver of Landlord’s Right to Terminate

A tenant in arrears may prevent their tenancy from being terminated by paying back to the landlord the amount of rent due, any late fees imposed, and any court costs incurred due to the eviction proceedings, if applicable.[5]

Sample

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Sources

  1. RCW 59.12.030(3)
  2. RCW 59.18.170(2)
  3. RCW 59.18.140(1)
  4. RCW 59.12.040
  5. RCW 59.18.410(2)