Washington security deposit return deadline calculator
In Washington, the landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (RCW 59.18.260, 59.18.270, 59.18.280, 59.18.285, 59.18.610). Enter your move-out date to get the exact date.
Washington: deposit (or itemized deductions) due within 30 days.
Add your move-out date to see the deadline.
- Missing the 30-day statement makes the landlord liable for the full deposit.
Source: RCW 59.18.260, 59.18.270, 59.18.280, 59.18.285, 59.18.610 · All Washington deposit rules
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.