Washington

The information on the page is based on the laws of the state of Washington. Landlord-tenant law is very different in different jurisdictions. Even in Washington the information on this website is not a substitute for advice about your circumstances.
“10-Day” Notice to Comply or Vacate (MS Word format)
“10-Day” Notice to Comply or Vacate (Adobe .pdf format)

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If a tenant violates a material term of the lease other than paying rent the landlord must serve a 10-day notice to complay with the lease or vacate. Examples inlcude keeping pets or failure to pay utilities in violation of the lease terms.

Some pointers on a 10-day notice to comply or vacate:

  • Check your lease. If the lease grants more time or additional means to serve the notice the additional terms must be complied with.
  • The time and manner of service is strictly construed against the landlord. See our instructions on serving eviction notices.
  • Do not include rent. Rent should be on a 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate.