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The tenant has a right to quiet enjoyment of the demised premises. Nevertheless, the landlord has a right to reenter the premises for certain specified reasons. These include entry in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors. The landlord's requests to enter for these reasons are not to be unreasonably refused. RCW 59.18.150(1).

Except in cases of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so the landlord is to give at least two days notice and only for such times of day as are reasonable. RCW 59.18.150(5). The landlord must not abuse the right of access, use it to harass the tenant, or unreasonably interfere with the tenant's quiet enjoyment.

 

see: http://accessevictions.com/landlord-tenant-law/washington-landlord-tenant-law/the-landlords-right-of-entry-in-washington-residential-tenancies/

 

The landlord must provide and maintain the rental property, and must obey the rules of the rental agreement. The landlord (or his/her representative) must be accessible to the tenant and must:

• keep the premises up to code;
• maintain the roof, walls and structural components;
• keep common areas reasonably clean and safe;
• provide a reasonable program for control of pests;
• provide necessary facilities to supply heat, electricity, and hot and cold water;
• provide reasonably adequate locks;
• maintain appliances furnished with the rental unit; and
• comply with any duties imposed by local laws.

Below is a sample 48 Hour Notice of Entry:

 

 

 

TO:____________________________________

_____________________________#______

_______________________WA. ________ COUNTY:____________

 

 

TWO DAY NOTICE TO ENTER (RCW 59.18.150)

This notice is to advise you that the landlord/agent wishes to enter the premises at the date and time listed below to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, and/or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors.

 

 

__________________________between:_________________________

(Date) (Time)

 

 

Unless we hear from you to the contrary, we will presume we have your full permission to enter the dwelling unit at that time. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 

Please Note - The Landlord-Tenant Act prohibits tenants from unreasonably withholding consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors. Violations of the landlord's right to enter may result in damages of $100.00 per violation and attorney's fees. RCW 59.18.150.

 

 

Dated :______________________

 

OWNER or Agent: ______________________________________

 

 

NOTICE TO ENTER (RCW 59.182.150(1))

 

Hopefully, this notice will resolve the problem. If not, you should call your city officials. If you have a rental ordinance, or the building does not comply with other codes, the city may also be able to intervene on your behalf.

 

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