How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in Washington?
In Washington, a tenant must give 20 days' notice (ending on a rent due date) to end a month-to-month lease; we found no fixed notice period for landlords we can compute (see the rule text below).
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In Washington, a tenant must give at least 20 days' notice to end a month-to-month lease.
What the law says (tenant): 20 days' written notice before the end of a rental period
- Written notice before the end of a rental period.
Month-to-month only; your lease or city may require more.
Source: RCW 59.18.200, 59.18.650 · All Washington tenant law rules
What the law says in Washington
tenant: 20 days' written notice before the end of a rental period
landlord: Only for a 'cause' listed in RCW 59.18.650, with the notice that cause requires (a 6–12 month initial lease that rolls to month-to-month may be ended without cause at the end of the initial term with 60 days' written notice).
Source: RCW 59.18.200, 59.18.650
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Washington move-out notice questions
How much notice does a tenant have to give to end a month-to-month lease in Washington?
20 days' written notice before the end of a rental period
How much notice does a landlord have to give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Washington?
Only for a 'cause' listed in RCW 59.18.650, with the notice that cause requires (a 6–12 month initial lease that rolls to month-to-month may be ended without cause at the end of the initial term with 60 days' written notice).
What is the earliest move-out date in Washington?
With 20 days' notice (ending on a rent due date), count from the day the notice is delivered and move out on the first rent due date on or after that. Use the calculator on this page for your exact date.
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.