1. Fire Protection & Evacuation – All fire-related information, including the building’s smoking policy and the workings of its alarm system, must be disclosed to the tenant.^[1]
2. Landlord/Agent Identification – Landlords must provide tenants with the names and addresses of persons authorized to enter the premises, such as property managers.^[2]
3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the property was constructed before 1978, then tenants must be notified in writing of the possibility of the presence of lead-based paint.
4. Mold Disclosure – Tenants must be made aware of the dangers of mold.^[3]
5. Move-in Checklist – If a landlord collects a security deposit, then both parties must sign a move-in checklist that documents the existing condition of the property.^[4]
6. Nonrefundable Fees – Any non-refundable fees, such as an application fee, must be specifically mentioned in the lease agreement.^[5]
7. Security Deposit Receipt – If the landlord collects a security deposit, then a receipt that identifies the account in which the funds are being held must be provided to the tenant.^[6]
8. Voter Registration Packet (City of Seattle ONLY) – In Seattle, landlords must provide tenants with voter registration packets.^[7]

Maximum Amount – Up to 25% of the first month’s rent.^[8]

Returning – Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of the termination of a lease agreement.^[9]

Grace Period – Five days.^[10]

Maximum Late Fee – $20 or 20% of the monthly rent amount, whichever is greater.^[11]

NSF Fee – The penalty for a bounced check can be up to $40 or the face value of the check, whichever is less.^[12]