United States / Washington
Tech-driven rental market with strong tenant protections, just-cause eviction requirements, and Seattle-specific ordinances.
Regulatory Framework
Washington landlord-tenant relationships are governed by RCW 59.18. Washington has enacted significant tenant protections including statewide just-cause eviction (effective 2024), limits on move-in fees, and required relocation assistance in certain circumstances. Seattle layers additional protections including the First-in-Time rule for tenant selection, mandatory RRIO (Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance) compliance, and the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Security deposits must be held in a trust account and returned within 21 days.
Key Rules at a Glance
Built for Washington
Washington's statewide just-cause requirement means every eviction must cite a valid statutory ground. Revun tracks which causes apply and generates compliant notices for each situation.
Seattle's Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance requires registration of all rental units and periodic inspections. Revun tracks RRIO registration status, inspection schedules, and compliance deadlines.
Seattle's First-in-Time rule requires landlords to screen and accept tenants in application order. Revun enforces chronological screening workflows and documents compliance for each application cycle.
Seattle and Bellevue rental markets are tied to tech employment. Revun provides submarket analysis tuned to tech sector hiring cycles, return-to-office policies, and corporate relocation patterns.
Coverage
Revun handles Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) compliance so you can focus on your portfolio.
