Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective condition.

RCW 59.18.160
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
If, after receipt of written notice, as provided in RCW 59.18.170 , the tenant fails to remedy the defective condition within a reasonable time, the landlord may: (1) Bring an action in an appropriate court, or at arbitration if so agreed for any remedy provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by law; or (2) Pursue other remedies available under this chapter. If, after receipt of written notice, as provided in RCW 59.18.170 , the tenant fails to remedy the defective condition within a reasonable time, the landlord may: (1) Bring an action in an appropriate court, or at arbitration if so agreed for any remedy provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by law; or (2) Pursue other remedies available under this chapter.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59.18&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

Starting a business in Washington? Washington LLC guide: costs and requirements