Main deadline30 days
The statute references termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the premises.
DeliveryPersonal or first-class mail
Mailing to the tenant’s last known address within the period can satisfy the statutory delivery rule.
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30-day deposit statement deadline
Enter the later relevant date when the rental agreement had ended and the tenant had vacated.
30-day dateSelect a date
Educational date calculation only. Abandonment and disputed possession dates can change the statutory analysis.
What should come with a damage deduction
- Copies of estimates received or invoices paid.
- For landlord/employee work, documentation of materials and supplies.
- For landlord/employee labor, a statement of time spent and the reasonable hourly rate charged.
Missed deadline can have consequences
RCW 59.18.280 provides tenant remedies when the landlord fails to timely give the statement, documentation and refund, subject to statutory exceptions such as circumstances beyond the landlord’s control.
Local rules can be stricter. This guide summarizes the statewide Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. City-level protections may add deposit, fee, notice or move-out requirements.