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Tenant protections for unincorporated King County

Learn more about tenant protections available for residents of unincorporated King County, as covered in the King County Code.

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BARO XUQUUQDAADA. Kireyste ahaan, tallaabo qaad oo baro xuquuqdaada si aad u xaqiijiso milkiilaha gurigaaga kirada ahi ku ixtiraamo. Ugu horrayntii, haddii aad khatar ugu jirto in guriga lagaa saaro, waa ku sharci darro milkilaha guriga inuu kaa guriga, alaabadaada dibadda u soo saaro, ama korontada iyo gaasta ka goosto - xitaa haddii aad la habsaanto kirada. Dukumeentigan u isticmaal inaad si fiican ugu barato xuquuqahaaga kireyste ahaan ee deegaamada ka baxsan xadka Degmada King oo keliya. Deegaamada ka baxsan xadka Degmada King waa aagaga degmada ee ka baxdsan xuduudaha magaalada. Waa tan khariiradda deegaamada ka baxsan xadka Degmada King (Aagaga cagaaran waa Deegaamada Xadka ka baxsan eee Degmada King).

KELIGAA MA TIHID. KAALMO SHARCIYEED AYAA DIYAAR AH. Haddii aad u baahato kaalmo sharciyeed, ha isku dayin inaad keligaa hawsha qabsato. Wac 2-1-1 si laguugu xiro caawimo sharciyeed bilaasha iyo hay'adaha bixiya taageero dhanka kirada guryaha ah, ama wixii maclumaad dheeraad ah ee ku saabsan xuquuqdaada ka raadso Washington Law Help (Kaalmada Sharci ee Washington).

Su’aalaha? Iimayl xochitl.maykovich@kingcounty.gov

Guji si aad u hesho macluumaad ku saabsan qayb kasta:

  • Soo degitaanka – Macluumaad ku saabsan shuruudaha baarista iyo hubinta, lacagaha horumarinta, iyo ilaalinaha la midka ah
    • Baarista iyo Hubinta Kiraystaha
    • Kharashka Soo-Degitaanka iyo Lacagta Horumarinta ah
    • Ilaalinaha Kiraystaha ka Ilaalinaya Takooritaanka
    • Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga
  • Ku noolaanshaha Guri Kiro ah– macluumaad ku saabsan heshiisyada kirada, dayctirka, kordhinta kirada, iyo ilaalinaha la midka ah
    • Heshiisyada Kirada
    • Dayactirka
    • Bixinta Kirada
    • Kordhinta Kirada
    • Khidmadaha La Daahista Kirada
    • Ogeysiisyada Guri Ka Saarista
  • Bixitaanka – Macluumaad ku saabsan bixinta ogeysiiska joojinta kirada iyo soo celinta lacagta horumarinta ah
    • Bixinta Ogeysiiska
    • Soo Celinta Lacagta Horumarinta ah

Soo degitaanka

  • Baarista iyo Hubinta Kiraystaha
  • Kharashka Soo-Degitaanka iyo Lacagta Horumarinta ah
  • Ilaalinaha Kiraystaha ka Ilaalinaya Takooritaanka
  • Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga

Baarista iyo Hubinta Kiraystaha

Milkiile kasta oo guri wuxu leeyahay shuruudo u gaar ah oo ka rabo kireystayaasha ku nool guryihiisa wuxuna isticmaala habab kala duwan oo uu macluumaadka shuruudahaas ku saabsan ku soo uruursado. Waxyaabo ay tahay in niyada lagu hayo:

  • Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay adeegsan karaan shuruud baaritaan kasta oo ay rabaa, illaa inta ay shuruudahaas u adeegsanayaan qaab aan takoor ku jirin.
  • Tusaale ahaan, milkiilayaasha guryuhu codsadaha kirada waxay ka codsan karaan Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga balse kuma waajibin karaan. Haddii codsadaha kirada uu milkiilaha siin waayo Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga, milkiiluhu wuxu codsadaha kirada ku hubin karaa macluumaad kale sida, iyada oo intan ku koobnayn,magacyadiisii, cinwaanadiisii hore, tixraacyo shaqsiyeed, iyo taariikhda shaqada. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.140

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu guryahooda way u diidi karaan codsadaha kiradanatiijadiisa hubintu soo saarto inuu xog qaldan bixiyay, guriga ku habboonayn, ama xogtiisa la waayo. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay codsadaha kirada ku dallaci karaan kharashka soo saarista warbixinta baarista iyo hubinta kiraystaha haddii ay codsadaha kirada siiyaan macluumaadka hoose, kaas oo sharciga gobolku ka rabo milkiilayasha guryuhu inay codsadaha kirada siiyaan:Xeerka Washington ee Dib Loo Eeegay (Revised Code of Washington, RCW) 59.18.257

  • nooca macluumaadka loo adeegsan doono in lagu hubiyo kiraystah;
  • macluumaadka keeni kara diidmo;
  • haddii milkiilaha gurigu aqbalayo warbixinta faahfaahsan ee baarista iyo hubinta kiraystaha ee dib loo isticmaali iyo in kale; iyo
  • haddii la isticmaalay warbixinta macmiilka, magaca iyo cinwaanka hay'adda macmiil ka soo warbixinta. Kiraystaha waxa la siinayaa nuqul warbixinta ah oo bilaasha haddii codsigiisa la diido ama ficil kale oo diidmo ah uu helo.

Kharashka Soo-Degitaanka iyo Lacagaha Horumarinta ah

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay kiraystayaasha soo codsada guryahooda ku dallaci karaan lacago horumarin ah iyo khidmado soo degitaan. Haddii aad qabto wax su'aalo ah oo ku saabsan kharashka soo-degitaanka iyo lacagaha horumarinta ah, wac 2-1-1 si laguugu xiro caawimo sharciyeed bilaasha iyo hay'adaha bixiya taageero dhanka kirada guryaha ah, ama wixii maclumaad dheeraad ah ee ku saabsan xuquuqdaada ka raadso Kaalmada Sharci ee Washington.

Dhammaan khidmadaha soo-degitaanka iyo lacagaha horumarintu kama badnaan karaan kirada hal bil, marka laga reebo marka kiradu ku saleysan tahay dakhliga kiraystaha. Reebitaankan kuma dabbaqmayo kiraystayaasha kirada iskaga bixiya Housing Choice Voucher (Foojarka Xulashada Guryaha). Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.050

Milkiilayaasha Guryuhu waa inay kiraystayaasha u ogolaadaan inay khidmadaha soo-degitaanka iyo lacagaha horumarinta isaga bixiyaan qaab hafto ah. Tirada haftadu waxay ku xirnaanaysaa dhererka heshiiska kirada, oo ah sida hoos ku xusan. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.050

Heshiisyada kirada ee 6 bilood ama ka badan ah

Heshiisyada kirada ee ka yar 6 bilood ama heshiisyada kirada ee bil-ka-bil ah

Kiraystayaashu waxay khidmadaha soo degitaanka iyo lacagaha horumarinta ku bixin karaan lix hafto bileed oo is le'eg

Kiraystayaashu waxay khidmadaha soo degitaanka iyo lacagaha horumarinta ku bixin karaan labo hafto bileed oo is le'eg oo lagu bixinayo labada bilood ee ugu horreeya heshiiska kirada.

 

Sharciga gobolku wuxu waajibinayaa in qoraal ahaan heshiisyada kirada loogu sheego haddii milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha ku dallacayo lacag horumarin ah. Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu keena liis hubineed qoran oo sharraxaya xaaladda iyo dhaawacyada guriga horey ugu yaallay haddii milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha ku dallacayo lacag horumarin ah. RCW 59.18.260

Haddii aad wax su'aalo dheeraad ah qabto, wixii macluumaad dheeraada ah ka raadso Kaalmada Sharci ee Washington. Si ay u helaan caawimo dheeraad ah, kiraystayaashu waxay sidoo kale wici karaan 2-1-1 si loogu xiro caawimo sharciyeed bilaasha iyo hay'adaha bixiya taageero dhanka kirada guryaha ah.

Ilaalinaha Kiraystaha ka Ilaalinaya Takooritaanka

Kiraystayaasha deegaamada ka baxsan xadka Degmada King waxa takoorista looga ilaaliyaa iyadoo lagu salaynayo qaybahan ilaashan:

  • Da'da;
  • ilaha dakhliga laga heli karo ee kale;
  • isirka;
  • Muwaadinnimada ama xaaladdda Degenaansheed;
  • midabka;
  • caqiidada;
  • naafonimada;
  • xaaladda qoyska;
  • aqoonsiga sinjiyeed;
  • halyeey ciidan oo si sharaf leh shaqada uga fadhiistay ama ka tirsanaanta ciidanka;
  • xaaladda guurka;
  • asalka qaran;
  • xaaladda waalidnimo;
  • qowmiyadda;
  • diinta;
  • kaabista guryaha sida Foojarka Xulashada Guryaha;
  • nooca jinsiga;
  • fikirka galmo; ama
  • adeegsiga xayawaanada ay taageersadaan dadka naafada ah.

Ilaalinahani waxay ka jiraan sharciga federaalka, ka gobolka, ama ka deegaanka hadba kii ku habboon. Xeerka Guriyaynta Caddaaliga ah / RCW 49.60.222 / RCW 59.18.255 / eerka Demgada King 12.20

*ilaha dakhliga laga heli karo ee kale waxa looga jeedaa ilaha dakhliga ee sharciga ah ee la xaqiijin karo oo aan ahayn mushahar, mushqaayad, ama noocyo kale oo dakhli ah oo shaqo lagu helo. Waxa ka mid ah, in kasta oo aanay ku koobnayn, dakhliga laga helo dheefaha Sooshal Sekyuuratiga, barnaamijyada kale ee hawlgabka, dakhliyada kale ee ilaalinta dheeraadka ah, dheefaha shaqo la'aanta, lacagaha taageerada ilmaha, Barnaamijka Lacagaha Caawimada ah ee Gobolku siiyo Duqayda, Indhoolayaasha iyo Dadka Naafada ah (Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance), Barnaamijka Lacagaha Caawimada ah ee Gobolku siiyo Qaxoontiga (Refugee Cash Assistance), ama barnaamij kasta oo lacago caawimo ah ay ku bixiyaan gobolka, dowladaha hoose, ururada gaarka loo leeyahay ama haayadaha.

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu taariikhda daymeed ayay u adeegsan karaan hubinta kiraystayaasha. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay sidoo kale dejisan karaan xad dhibco deymeed kuwaas ay diidi karaan inay guryahooda ka kireeyaan kiraystayaasha hoosmara dhibco daymeedkaas. Xeerka Degmada King 12.20

Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay codsadaha ka codsan karaan Lambarada Sooshal Sekyuuratiga (Social Security Number, SSN) si ay ugu baaraan oo ugu hubiyaan codsadaha, laakiinse codsadayaasha kuma waajib aha inay bixiyaan SSN. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu uma diidi karaan guriga kirayste diiday inuu bixiyo SSN. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay kiraystaha ku hubin karaan macluumaad kale sida, iyada oo intan ku koobnayn, magacyadiisii, cinwaanadiisii hore, tixraacyo shaqsiyeed, iyo taariikhda shaqada. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu guryahooda way u diidi karaan kiraystaha natiijadiisa hubintu soo saarto inuu xog qaldan bixiyay, guriga ku habboonayn, ama xogtiisa la waayo. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.140


Ku Noolaanshaha Guri Kiro ah

  • Heshiisyada Kirada
  • Dayactirka
  • Bixinta Kirada
  • Kordhinta Kirada
  • Khidmadaha La Daahista Kirada
  • Ogeysiisyada Guri Ka Saarista

Heshiisyada Kirada

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu kiraystaha ugama baahan karaan inay ka tanaasulaan xuquuqdooda. Heshiiska oo kiro oo ka tanaasulaya xuquuqda kiraystaha waa waxba kama jiraan. Haddii milkiile guri si ula kac ah u diyaariyo heshiis tanaasulsiinaya xuquuqda kiraystaha, kiraystuhu wuxu ku dallacan karaan wixii kharashka wixii dhibaato ah ee soo gaara, kharashyada sharciga, iyo khidmadaha abukaatayaasha. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030.B

Dayactirka

Kiraystayaashu waa inay wixii su'aalo ah ee ku saabsan shuruudaha sharciga gobolka ee khuseeya codsashada dayactirka kala xiriiraan Kaalmada Sharci ee Washington.

Waaxda Dhaqangelinta Xeerka Degmada King (King County Code Enforcement) waxay baadhi kartaa cilladaha ka jira dhismayaasha ku yaallada deegaamada ka baxsan xadka Degmada King, sida cilladaha qaab dhismeedka dhismaha, nidaamyada dabdamiska ee jabay, albaabada gurmadka degdega ah o xannibmay iyo dhibaatooyinka la midka h. Waaxda Dhaqangelinta Xeerka Degmada King ma baaraan arrimaha dhexyaala milkiilaha guriga iyo kiraystaha sida soo celinta lacagta horumarinta ah, kordhinta kirada, ama dhibaatooyinka la midka ah. Haddii aad qabto cabasho dhisme, waxaad la xiriiri kartaa Waaxda Dhaqangelinta Xeerka Degmada King si aad u soo gudbiso xadgudub khuseeya arrintaas.

Haddii milkiile helo amar ka socda Degmada King kaas oo cambaaraynaya guriga kirada ah, kiraystuhu wuu ka guuri karaan dhismaha haddii milkiilaha gurigu caddeeyo inaanu dayactiri karayn guriga sababo dhaqaale ama caafimaad oo haysta dartood. Kiraystuhu dayactirka loo baahan yahay iskii ayuu u sameysan karaa oo wuu ku sii jiri karaa guriga si waafaqsan sharciga gobolka. RCW 59.18.100. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030(9).

Bixinta Kirada

Kiraystayaashu waa inay wixii su'aalo ah ee ku saabsan shuruudaha sharciga gobolka ee khuseeya bixinta kirada kala xiriiraan Kaalmada Sharci ee Washington.

Kiraystayaashu waxay lacagta kirada ee lagu leeyahay ku bixin karaan illaa 5 maalmood ka dib marka maxkamadi xukun ku soo saarto si ay ugu sii jiri karaan guriga, laakiin lacagta kiraystaha lagu leeyahay waqtiga ayay isla beddelaysaa muddadaas. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waa inay aqbalaan lacagaha caawimada ee daboolaya lacagta kirada ee ay qofka ku leeyihiin oo dhan ee aan lahayn wax shuruud ah oo lacagtaas ku xiran. RCW 59.18.410(2)

Xilliga Waqtiga

Lacagta Kiraystaha Lagu Leeyahay

Tusaale

Xilliga lacaga la filayo

Lacagta kirada

 

$1,000 oo lacag kiro ah ayaa la filayaa oo tagaan maalinta 1aad. Heshiiska kiradu wuxu kiraystaha ku waajibinaya inuu bixiyo $150 haddii lacagta kiradu daahdo.

Muddada 30-ka maalmood ee ogeysiiska ah dhexdeeda

Lacagta kirada (milkiilayaashu guryuhu waxay qaadi karaan khidmad daahitaan, laakiin tani maaha shuruud ku xiran ku sii jirista guriga)

Kiraystuhu muu bixin kirada maalinta 1aad. Milkiilaha gurigu ayaa bixiyay 30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah. Kiraystuhu wuxu u baahan yahay inuu muddadaas 30-ka maalmood ah ku bixiyo keliya $1,000 si uu guriga ugu sii jiro oo ugu hortago in laga saaro. In kastoo milkiilaha gurigu soo dallacan karo $150 ee khidmadda daahitaanka ah, milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha guriga ugama saari karo khidmadda daahitaanka darteed. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu khidmadda daahitaanka u wakiilan karaa hay'adaha soo uruuriya daynta.

Ka dib 30-ka maalmood ee ogeysiiska ah, ka hor intaan kiiska guri ka saarista loo gudbin maxkamadda

Kirada + khidmadda daahitaan oo illaa $75 (Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay soo dallacan karaa khidmad daahitaan tan ka sarraysa, laakiin kiraystaha waxa ku waajib ah keliya inuu bixiyo $75 si uu guriga ugu sii jiro. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu isticmaali karaa qaabab kale oo aan ahayn guri ka saaris si uu khidmadda hartay u helo)

Kiraystuhu kumuu bixin lacagta kirada iyo $75 ee khidmadda daahitaanka ah 30-kii maalmood ee ogeysiiska ahaa. Kiraystuhu waa inuu bixiyaa $1,000 iyo $75 khidmad daahitaan ah si guriga uu ugu jiro ugan hortago in guriga laga saaro. Inkastoo milkiilaha gurigu soo dallacanayo $150 khidmad daahitaan ah, kiraystuhu waa inuu bixiyaa keliya $75 si uu guriga ugu sii jiro. Kiraystuhu waxa weli u harsan khidmadii daahitaanka laakiin milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha guriga ugama saari karo inta ka hartay khidmadda. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu inta ka hartay khidmadda daahitaanka u wakiilan karaa hay'adaha soo uruuriya daynta.

Kiiska guri ka saarista maxkamadda ayaa loo gudbiyay

Lacagta kirada + khidmadda daahitaanka oo illaa $75 ah + kharashyada maxkamadda

Kiraystuhu kumuu bixin lacagta kirada 30-kii maalmood ee ogeysiiska ahaa. Faylasha milkiilaha gurigu wuxu yaallaa maxkmadda. Kiraystuhu wuu joojin karaa guri ka saarista haddii uu bixiyo $1,000 ee lacagta kirada ah, $75 khidmadda daahitaanka ah, iyo kharashyada maxkmadda (caadiyan waa $300-$400). Kiraystuhu waxa weli u harsan khidmadii daahitaanka laakiin milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha guriga ugama saari karo inta ka hartay khidmadda. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu inta ka hartay khidmadda daahitaanka u wakiilan karaa hay'adaha soo uruuriya daynta.

Maxkamadii ayaa kiiska ku xukuntay kiraystaha (iyo ka dib xukunka illaa 5 maalmood)

Lacagta kirada + khidmadda daahitaanka oo illaa $75 ah + kharashyada maxkamadda + kharashyada qareenka (haddii maxkamdu xukunto in kiraystuhu bixiyo khidmadda qareenka ee milkiilaha guriga)

Kiraystuhu muu bixin lacagta kirada ka dib marka kiiska maxkamadda loo gudbiyay. Maxkamada waxay dhegeysatay dacwadda guri ka saarista. Maxkamada ayaa go'aamisay in kiraystaha guriga laga saaro waxayna soo saartay xukun kiraystaha ku liddi ah. Kiraystuhu wuu joojin karaa guri ka saarista haddii uu, 5 maalmood gudahood ka dib xukunka, ku bixiyo $1,000 ee lacagta kirada ah, $75 khidmadda daahitaanka ah, iyo kharashyada maxkmadda (caadiyan waa $300-$400), iyo waa haddii maxkamadu xukuntee, khidmadda qareenka milkiilaha guriga. Kiraystuhu waxa weli u harsan khidmadii daahitaanka laakiin milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha guriga ugama saari karo inta ka hartay khidmadda. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu inta ka hartay khidmadda daahitaanka u wakiilan karaa hay'adaha soo uruuriya daynta.

 

Kordhinta Kirada

Milkiilayaasha guryaha waxaa laga rabaa inay bixiyaan ogeysiis 120 maalmood ah haddii ay kirada kordhinayaan wax ka badan boqolkiiba saddex. Haddii kiradu ku salaysan tahay dakhliga kiraystaha, sida kirada guryaha la kaabo ee ku qiimaysa kirada boqolkiiba 30 dakhliga kiraystaha, markaas milkiilaha guriga waxa laga rabaa inuu bixiyo ogeysiis ugu yaraan ah 30 maalmood. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.070

Tusaale: kirayste ayaa bixiya lacag $1,500 bishii. Milkiiluhu wuxu bixinaya:

  • 120 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah haddii lacagta kirada lagu kordhiyo wax ka badan $45.
  • 60 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah haddii lacagta kirada lagu kordhiyo $45 ama wax ka yar.

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu ma kordhin karaan lacagta kirada haddii gurigu uu leeyahay cillad sababaysa in aan la degi karin ama keenaysa inuu ku xadgudbo RCW 59.18.060. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay kordhin karaan lacagta kirada markay cillada hagaajiyaan. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.100

Khidmadaha La Daahista Kirada

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waxay dadka lacagta kirada la soo daaha ama bixin waaya ku soo dallaci karaan khidmado ama kharashaad kiro la daahitaan. Hase ahaatee, kharashaadka ama khidmadaha la daahista kirada kama badnaan karaan 1.5 boqolkiiba lacagta kirada billaha ee kiraystaha. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.060

Tusaale: Kirayste lacagtiisa kiradu tahay $1,000 laguma soo dallaci karo khidmado la daahis kiro ka badan $15 haddii lacagta kirada la daaho.

Ogeysiisyada Guri Ka Saarista

Ogeysiiska guri ka saaristu waa bilowga nidaamka guriga ka saarista. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu u hogaansamin ogeysiiska ama aanu guriga ka guurin ka hor intaanay dhicin muddada ogeysiintu, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiis guri ka saariseed ka dhan ah kiraystaha u gudbin karaa maxkmadda. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu ma beddeli karaan qafilada guriga iyaga oo aan idan ka haysan kiraystaha. Qofka keliya ee kiraystaha xoog guriga kaga saari karo waa sarkaal boolis, isna wuxu sidaas sameyn karaa keliya haddii maxkamddu soo ogolaato in guriga laga saaro kiraystaha.

Kiraystayaashu waxay xaq u leeyihiin inay iska difaacaan guri ka saarista. Kiraystayaashu waxay la xiriiri karaan Mashruuca Caddaaladda Guryaha (Housing Justice Project) si ay uga caawiyaan kiiska guri ka saarista. Kiraystayaasha dakhliga hooseeya waxay xaq u leeyihiin qareen kirayste bilaash ah. RCW 59.18.640

Kiraystayaasha ku nool deegaamada Xadka Degmada King ka baxsan waxay leeyihiin ilaalino maxalli ah oo ka ilaalinaya in guriga laga saaro kuwaas oo milkiilayaasha guryaha u ogolaada inay kirayste guriga uga saaraan sababo khaas ah. Milkiilayaashu waa inay kiraystayaasha siiyaan ogeysiis guri ka saariseed ka hor intaanay maxkamad la tiigsan:

  • Kiraystuhu uma hogaansamin ogeysiiska bixin la'aanta kirada. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.1.a
    • Tusaale: Lacagta kirada waxa la rabay 1da Ogos laakiin kiraystuhu muu bixin lacagta kirada. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha siinaya ogaysiis guri ka saariseed 30 maalmood ah si ama kirada u bixiyo ama guriga uga baxo. Kiraystuhu waa inuu lacagta kirada iyo illaa $75 oo khidmad daahitaan ah (haddii ay ku qornayd heshiiska kirada) ku bixiyaa muddada 30-ka maalmood ah (ugu dambay 31-ka Ogos) si uu guriga ugu sii jiro. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu lacagta ku bixin ugu dambayn 31-ka Ogos, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
  • Kiraystuhu uma hogaansamin ogaysiiska u hogaansanka shuruucda kiraynta ama bannaynta guriga. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.1.b
    • Tusaale: Heshiiska kirada waxa ku jira sharci odhanaya kiraystayaashu ma haysan karaan ey. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha siinaya ogaysiis guri ka saariseed 30 maalmood ah si ama sharciga ugu hogaansamo ama guriga uga baxo. Kiraystuhu waa inuu eyga guriga kirada ah kaga saaraa mudda 30-ka maalmood ah si uu guriga kirada ah ugu jiro. Haddii kiraystuhu sii wato inuu eyga guriga kirada ah ku haysto, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
  • Kiraystaha ayaa helay ogeysiis guri ka bixitaan sababo burburin ama qalalaase dartood (burburin ama qalalaase waxa laga wadaa in dhismaha loo adeegsado hab aan macquul ahayn ama sharci darro ah sida soo saarista maandooriyayaasha, dab qabadsiinta guriga, iwm). (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.1.c
    • Tusaale: Kiraystaha ayaa si ula kac ah u burburiiyay dhammaan daaqadah guriga kirada ah. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha siinaya ogaysiis guri ka saariseed 30 maalmood ah si uu guriga uga baxo. Kiraystuhu waa inuu ka baxaa guriga dhammaadka muddada 30‑ka maalmood ah, xitaa haddii kiraystuhu joojiyo burburinta daaqadaha. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
  • Milkiilaha guriga iyo/ama qoyskiisa dhow ayaa raba inay guriga u soo guuraan. (ogeysiiska 90-ka maalmood ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.3
    • Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa ogaysiis 90 maalmood ah oo qoraal ah haddii milkiiluhu rabo in kiraystuhu guriga ka guuro si qoyskiisu u soo dego guriga. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin muddada 90-ka maalmood ah, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Xubnaha qoyska dhow ee qodobka waxa ka mid noqon karaa saaxiib gogoleedka milkiilaha ee ku xusan cutubka 26.60 RCW ama lamaanaha milkiilaha, waalidiintiisa, carruurta ay awoowga/ayeeyada u yihiin, carruurtooda, walaalaha, ee milkiilaha ama lamaanaha milkiilaha, ama saaxiib gogoleedka millkiilaha.
    • Waxa dhacaya ku xadgudub sharciyeed oo laga laaban karo (taas oo la macno ah waxa la go'aaminayaa in sharciga lagu xadgubday haddii aanu milkiilaha gurigu caddayn in aanay taasi dhicin)haddii milkiilaha guriga ama xubnaha qoyskiisa dhow aanay degenaan guriga ugu yaraan 60 maalmood oo isku xiga oo ka mid ah 90-ka maalmood ee ku xiga marka uu kiraystuhu ka baxo guriga.
  • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa go'aansaday inuu gado guri hal-qoys geli karo. (ogeysiiska 90-ka maalmood ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.4
    • Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa ogaysiis 90 maalmood ah oo qoraal ah haddii milkiiluhu rabo in kiraystuhu guriga ka guuro si uu u gado guri hal-qoys degi karo. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin muddada 90-ka maalmood ah, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Waxa dhacaya ku xadgudub sharciyeed oo laga laaban karo (taas oo la macno ah waxa la go'aaminayaa in sharciga lagu xadgubday haddii aanu milkiilaha gurigu caddayn in aanay taasi dhicin)haddii:
      • milkiiluhu aanu guri hal-qoys degi karo aanu iib uga diiwaangelin suuqa xorta ah muddo 30 maalmood ah ka dib marka kiraystuhu guriga ka baxo, ama
      • milkiiluhu ka laabto iibinta guriga kirada ah, ka kireeyo guriga qof kale oo aan ahayn kiraystihii hore ee guriga ka baxay ama uu milkiiluhu si kale u muujiyio in aanu rabin inuu iibiyo guriga muddo 90 maalmood ah ka dib taariikhda kiraystuhu banneeyo guriga ama taariikhda guriga loo diiwaangeliyay iibka, hadba labada kii dambeeya
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa u baahday inuu dayactir wayn ku sameeyo dhismaha (ogeysiiska 120-ka maalmood ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.5
      • Milkiilaha gurigu waa inoo soo gudbiyo ugu yaraan codsi u buuxi oo uu ku dalbaday ugu yaraan hal rukhsad oo ka mida rukhsadaha Xeerka Degmada King Cinwaan 16 uu uga baahan yahay dayactirka.
      • Tusaale: milkiilaha gurigu wuxu rabaa inuu dib u qaabayn ku sameeyo kijada iyo musqulaha ku yaalla guriga kirada ah sidaas darteed ay u baahdaan in kiraystuhu guriga ka baxo. Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa ogeysiis 120 maalmood ah oo kiraystuhu waa inuu guriga kaga baxaa muddada 120-ka maalmood ah. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin muddadaas 120-ka maalmood ah, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu rabaa inuu dumiyo dhismaha, una beddelo hawlo ganacsi ama aan degaan ahayn. (ogeysiiska 120-ka maalmood ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.6.a
      • Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu helo rukhsadaha muhiimka u ah hawshan ka hor intaanu kiraystaha loo geyn ogeysiis.
      • Tusaale: Milkiilayaasha gurigu waxay rabaan inay dumiyaan oo dhulka la simaan dhismaha. Milkiilaha guriga waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa 120 maalmood oo uu guriga kaga baxo. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 120 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa go'aansaday inuu guriga u beddelo dhismayaal kiro wadaag ah. (ogeysiiska 120-ka maalmood ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.6.b
      • Tusaale: Milkiilaha guriga ayaa raba inuu dhismaha u beddelo dhismayaal kiro wadaag ah. Sida uu qabo sharciga gobolka (RCW 64.34), milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu kiraystaha fursad u siiyaa inay gataan gurigooda kirada ah. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu rabin inuu gato guriga uu ku jiro, milkiilaha guriga waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa 120 maalmood oo uu guriga kaga baxo. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 120 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu rabaaa inuu dhimo tirada dadka degenaanka kara hal hoy ama guri si uu ugu hogaansamo xadka sharciga oo kiraystuhuna wuu ku fashilmay inuu taas u hogaansamo. (30maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.7
      • Haddii gurigu leeyahay wax ka badan hal heshiis, milkiilaha guriga ayaa dooran kara heshiiska uu joojinayo, laakiin milkiiluhu ma joojin karo heshiiyo ka badan inta looga baahan yahay u hogaansanka sharciga.
      • Tusaale: 10 qof ayaa ku nool guri kiro ah kuwaas oo heshiisyo kala gaar ah la leh milkiilaha guriga, laakiin sida sharciga deegaanku qabo, keliya saddex qof ayaa ku noolaan kara guriga. Milkiilaha guriga waa inuu kiraystayaasha siiyaa 30 maalmood oo ay guriga kaga baxaan. Milkiilaha gurigu sababtan uma adeegsan karo inuu ku saaro wax ka badan todobo qof. Milkiilaha guriga ayaa dooran kara todoba kirayste ee uu saarayo. Haddii kiraystayaashu aanay guriga kaga bixin 30 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa raba inuu degaanimada ka joojiyo qaybaha dheeraadka ah ee guriga (accessory dwelling unit, ADU) (ADU waxa sidoo kale loo yaqaana guryaha martida, guryaha soddohda, qaybaha hoose, iwm) (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.8
      • Tusaale: Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu rabaa inuu ADU u isticmaalo goob kayd ahaan. Milkiilaha guriga waa inuu kiraystaha siiyaa 30 maalmood oo uu ku baxo. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 30 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa helay ogeysiis iyo amar lagu soo saaray Cinwaanka 16 ama 23 ee Xeerka Degmada King (xeerarka sharciyada dhismaha/guriga) oo aan xadgudubyada la saxin oo ogeysiiska iyo amarku xaddidu isticmaalka kiraystuhu guriga ku sii degenaan karo. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.9
      • Milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu muujiyo dhibaato caafimaad ama dhaqaale ka hor istaagaysa inuu milkiiluhu dayactirka loo baahan yahay sameeyo.
      • Kiraystuhu gurigu wuxu ku sii jiri karaa haddu iskii u dayactirto guriga sida ku xusan RCW 59.18.100.
      • Tusaale: xadhkaha korontada ee guriga kirada ah ayaad duqoobay, aan aamin ahay, waana sharci darro inay sidan sii ahaadaan sida xeerka dhismaha ee deegaanku qabaan. Milkiilaha gurigu muu xallin dhibaatada xadhka korontada sababtoo ah dhowaan ayaa waxa soo wajahday xaalad caafimaad oo degdeg ah taas gelisay kharash dhammeeyay lacagihii milkiilaha u kaydsanaa oo dhan. Degmada King ayaa milkiilaha guriga ku amartay in aan qofna guriga kirada ah ku noolaanin sababtoo ah aamin maaha. Milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha wuu ka saari karaa guriga isagoo siinaya ogeysiis 30 maalmood ah, laakiin milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu caddayn karaa inaanu sababo caafimaad ama dhaqaale dartood u hagaajin karayn xadhkaha korontada. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 30 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha guriga iyo kiraystuhu oo wada deggan hal dhisme ayaa milkiiluhu damcay inuu joojiyo heshiiksa kirada ee qaybta kiraystuhu guriga milkiilaha guriga kala degan yahay. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.10.a
      • Tusaale: Milkiilaha guriga ayaa qol hurdo oo dheeraad ah oo ku yaalla guriga milkiilaha ka kireeyay qof kirayste ah. Milkiilaha gurigu kiraystaha wuxu ku saari karaa sabab kasta ka dib markuu siiyo ogeysiis 30 maalmood ah. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 30-kaas maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa raba inaanu hadda ka dib kirayste ka kireyn qaybaha dheeraadka ah ee guriga (ADU waxa sidoo kale loo yaqaana guryaha martida, guryaha soddohda, qaybaha hoose, iwm) (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.10.b
    • Milkiilaha guriga ayaa raba inaanu hadda ka dib joojiyo heshiiska kirada ee kirayste deggan guri hal-qoys iyadoo milkiiluhu deggan yahay qaybaha dheeraadka ah ee guriga (ADU waxa sidoo kale loo yaqaana guryaha martida, guryaha soddohda, qaybaha hoose, iwm) oo hal dhisme ku wada yaalla. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.10.c
    • Kiraystaha, ama cid uu kiraystuhu dhismaha ka sii kireeyay, kiro hoosaadle, dadka guriga deggan, ama marti ayaa, iyagoo ogolaanshaha ka haysta kiraystaha, faldambiyeed ku galay guriga ama agagaarkiisa ama aagaga dadwaynaha ee ku hareeraysan guriga. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Galista faldambiyeed waxa loola jeed in lagu kaco:
      • ficil la xiriira maandooriye ku xadgudbaya cutubyada 69.41, 69.50, ama 69.52 RCW
      • ficil dambi ah marka la fiiriyo sharciyada gobolka laakiin taasi waa kaliya haddii dambigu si wayn u saameynayo caafimaadka ama badqabka qof, taas oo la macno ah:
        • ficilku wuxu khatar wayn ku yahay badbaado jireed ee qof uun;
        • ficilka wuxu khuseeyaa gacanqaad lagula kacay qof kale kaas oo dhaliyay xarig;
        • ficilka wuxu khuseeya isticmaalka sharci darrada ah ee hub ama saanad kale oo khatar ah sida ku cad RCW 9A.04.110 taas oo dhalinaysa xarig; ama
        • ficilku wuxu dad ugu yaraan degan laba ama ka badan oo guri oo dhismaha ka mid ah amni darro taas oo dhaawici karta ama khatar gelin karta badbaadada ama caafimaadka dadka ku nool ugu yaraan laba ama ka badan oo guri.
      • Maxkamadu waxay xaaladda faldambiyeedka dhalisay u eegaysaa si guud.
      • Tusaale: Kiraystaha saaxiib ayaa xabbad ku toogtay gidaarka isagoo guriga kirada ah ku jira. Milkiilaha gurigu wuu saari karaa kiraystahaas ka dib markuu siiyo ogeysiis 30 maalmood ah. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 30 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.
    • Kiraystaha ayaa si u kas ah dhismaha u soo geliyay xayawaan horornimadiisa lagu caddeeyay Cinwaanka 11 ee Xeerka Degmada King si uu guriga ugu joogo. (30 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah) Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030 A.12.i, 12.25.030 A.12.ii
      • Tusaale: Ey kiraystuhu leeyahay ayaa qof qaniinay. The Regional Animal Services (Waaxda Adeegyada Xayawaanada Gobolka) ee Degmada King ayaa baaray dhacda oo go'aamiyay in eygu ahaa xayawaan horor dad cun ah. Kiraystuhu ayaa sii haystay eygii, isagoo og in la sheegay inuu horor dad cuna yahay. Milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystahaas ku saari karaa sii haysasha eyga ka dib markuu siiyo ogeysiis 30 maalmood ah. Haddii kiraystuhu aanu guriga kaga bixin 30 maalmood, milkiilaha gurigu wuxu kiraystaha guriga uga saari karaa nidaam maxkamadeed.

Ogeysiisyada guri ka saarista waa inay ku jiraan macluumaad ku filan si kiraystuhu uga falcelin karo oo isaga difaaci karo eedaymaha ku yaalla ogeysiiska. Tusaale ahaan, milkiilaha guriga ma bixin karo ogeysiis guri ka saariseed sababtiisu tahay ku xadgudubka heshiiska kirada iyada oo aanu cayimin qaybta gaarka ah ee heshiiska lagaga xadgudbay. Xeerka Degmada King 12.25.030(C)

Ka Bixitaanka Guriga

  • Bixinta Ogeysiiska
  • Soo Celinta Lacagta Horumarinta ah

Bixinta Ogeysiiska

Kiraystayaasha ku jira heshiis kiro bil-ka-bil ah waxa laga rabaa inay soo gudbiyaan ogeysiis qoraal ah oo ugu yaraan 20 maalmood ka horreeya maalinta ugu dambaysa ee bisha ay rabaan inay guriga ka baxaan. Tusaale ahaan, haddii kiraystuhu rabo in bisha ugu dambeynaysa heshiiskiisa kiradu noqoto Ogos, kiraystuhu wuxu u baahan doonaa inuu milkiilaha guriga u gudbiyo ogeysiis qoran ugu dambeyn 11ka Ogos. RCW 59.18.200

Kiraystayaasha ku jira heshiisyo muddaysan, sida heshiisyada laba-iyo-toban biloodlaha ah, waxay tixraaci doonaan heshiiskooda si ay u ogaadaan muddada ogeysiiska ah ee laga rabo inay milkiilaha guryahooda ku wargeliyaan ka hor intaanu dhammaan heshiiskooda kiradu.

Soo Celinta Lacagta Horumarinta ah

Milkiilayaasha guryuhu waa inay muddo 21 maalmood ah ka dib bannaynta guriga ku soo celiyaan lacagaha horumarinta ah ama qoraal ahaan kiraystaha ugu sheegaan sababta lacagaha horumarinta ah loola hadhay. Milkiilayaasha guryuhu kuma dallaci karaan kiraystaha kharashka duqoobida iyo idlaadka caadiga ah ee guriga ku yimaadda.

Haddii milkiilaha gurigu aanu lacagaha horumarinta ah ku soo celin ama waraaq qoraal ah ku keenin muddo 21 maalmood ah, milkiilaha gurigu waa inuu lacagta horumarinta oo dhan u soo celiyo kiraystaha. Milkiilaha gurigu sidoo kale ma qaadi karo tallaabo kale oo u ku haysanayo lacagaha horumarinta. Milkiilayaasha guryaha ee aan raacin sharcigan waxa sidoo kale laga qaadi karaa ganaaxyo. RCW 59.18.280

 

Tenant screening

Every landlord has their own set of requirements for the tenants who live in their units and go about collecting that information in a variety of ways. Here are some things to keep in mind.

  • Landlords can use whatever screening criteria they choose, as long as they are applying these criteria in a non-discriminatory way.
  • For example, landlords can request but not require a rental applicant to provide a Social Security Number. If a rental applicant does not provide the landlord with a Social Security Number, the landlord can screen rental applicants using information such as, but not limited to, previous names, addresses, personal references, and work history. King County Code 12.25.140

Landlords can refuse to rent to a rental applicant because of inaccurate, unfavorable, and unavailable screening results. Landlords can charge a rental applicant the cost of obtaining a tenant screening report if they provide the rental applicant with the below information, which state law requires landlords to share with rental applicants: RCW 59.18.257

  • What type of information will be used to screen a tenant
  • What information may result in a denial
  • If the landlord will accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report
  • If a consumer report is used, the name and address of the consumer reporting agency. Tenants can obtain a free copy of the report in the event of a denial or other negative action.

Move-in costs and security deposits

Landlords can charge prospective tenants move-in fees and security deposits. If you have questions regarding move-in costs and security deposits, call 2-1-1 to be connected to free legal aid organizations or go to Washington Law Help for more information about your rights.

All move-in fees and security deposits cannot be more than one month’s rent, except when a tenant’s rent is based on the tenant’s income. This exception does not apply to tenants who pay their rent using a Housing Choice Voucher. King County Code 12.25.050

Landlords must allow tenants to pay move-in fees and security deposits in a payment plan. The number of installments depend on the length of the rental agreement, as listed below. King County Code 12.25.050

For rental agreements of 6 months or more, tenants can pay move-in fees and security deposits in 6 equal monthly installments.

For rental agreements less than 6 months or month-to-month agreements, tenants can pay move-in fees and security deposits in 2 equal monthly installments over the first 2 months of the tenancy.

State law requires rental agreements to be in writing If a landlord charges a tenant a deposit. Landlords must provide a written checklist describing the condition of existing damages to the unit if the landlord charges a tenant a deposit. RCW 59.18.260

Should you have further questions, go to Washington Law Help for more information. Tenants can also call 2-1-1 to be connected to free legal aid and rental assistance organizations for additional help.

Tenant protections against discrimination

Tenants in unincorporated King County are protected from discrimination based on the following protected classes:

  • Age
  • Alternative source of income
  • Ancestry
  • Citizenship or immigration status
  • Color
  • Creed
  • Disability
  • Familial status
  • Gender identity
  • Honorably discharged veteran or military status
  • Marital status
  • National origin
  • Parental status
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Housing subsidy such as a Housing Choice Voucher
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Use of a service animal by a person with a disability

These protections exist in federal, state, or local law where applicable. Fair Housing Act / RCW 49.60.222 / RCW 59.18.255 / King County Code 12.20

Alternative source of income

Alternative source of income means lawful, verifiable income from sources other than wages, salaries, or other compensation for employment.  It includes, but is not limited to, income from Social Security benefits, other retirement programs, supplemental security income, unemployment benefits, child support, the state Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance Program, state Refugee Cash Assistance and any other federal, state, local government, private or nonprofit-administered cash benefit program.

Landlords can use credit history to screen tenants. Landlords may also set a credit score threshold and refuse to rent to a rental applicant with a credit score below the threshold. King County Code 12.20

Social security numbers

Landlords can request a Social Security Number (SSN) to screen a rental applicant, but they do not have to provide an SSN. Landlords cannot refuse to rent to a tenant who does not provide an SSN. Landlords can screen tenants using information such as, but not limited to, previous names, addresses, personal references and work history. Landlords can refuse to rent to a tenant because of inaccurate, unfavorable, and unavailable screening results. King County Code 12.25.140

Living in a rental 

Landlords cannot require a tenant to waive their rights. Any rental agreement that waives a tenant’s rights will be void. If a landlord knowingly creates a rental agreement that waives a tenant’s rights, the tenant may recover damages, litigation costs, and attorney’s fees. King County Code 12.25.030.B

Repairs

Tenants should refer to Washington Law Help for questions about state law requirements regarding requesting repairs.

King County Code Enforcement can investigate certain unincorporated King County building issues, such as structural problems, broken sprinkler systems, barriers to emergency exits and similar problems. King County Code Enforcement does not investigate landlord-tenant issues such as security deposit returns, rent increases, or similar problems. If you have a building complaint, you can refer to King County Code Enforcement to report a violation.

If a landlord receives an order from King County condemning the rental unit, the tenant may have to move from the property if the landlord proves that they could not repair the unit due to medical or financial hardship. The tenant may make the required repairs and stay in the unit according to state law. RCW 59.18.100 / King County Code 12.25.030(9)

Paying rent

Tenants should refer to Washington Law Help for questions about state law requirements regarding paying rent.

Tenants can pay rent at any point from rent being due until 5 days after a court judgment to stay in the unit, but the amount owed changes at different points in the process. Landlords must accept rental assistance that covers the full balance of rent owed and does not have any conditions on the funds. RCW 59.18.410(2)

Point in time Amount owed Example
Rent due date Rent $1,000 rent is due on the 1st. Lease requires tenant to pay a $150 late fee if rent is paid late.
During 30-day notice period Rent (landlords can charge a late fee, but this is not a requirement for keeping your housing) Tenant does not pay rent on the 1st. Landlord gives 30 day nonpayment notice. Tenant only needs to pay $1,000 rent within 30 days to keep housing and stop eviction process. While landlord can charge the $150 late fee, the landlord can’t evict the tenant for the late fee. The landlord can send the tenant to collections to get the late fee.
After 30-day notice period, before eviction case is filed in court Rent + late fee up to $75 (Landlords may charge a higher late fee, but a tenant only needs to pay $75 to stay in the unit. The landlord would have to use alternative methods to eviction to get the remaining fee) Tenant does not pay rent and $75 late fee within 30 day notice period. Tenant needs to pay $1,000 and $75 late fee to keep housing and stop an eviction. While the landlord charges a $150 late fee, the tenant must only pay $75 to keep housing. Tenant still owes the rest of the late fee but landlord can’t evict tenant for the rest of that late fee. Landlord could send tenant to collections for the rest of the late fee.
Eviction case is filed in court Rent + late fee up to $75 + court costs Tenant does not pay rent within or after the 30-day notice period. Landlord files eviction case in court. Tenant can stop eviction case and keep housing by paying $1,000 rent, $75 late fee, and court costs (usually $300-$400). Tenant still owes the rest of the late fee but landlord can’t evict tenant for the rest of that late fee. Landlord could send tenant to collections for the rest of the late fee.
Court enters a judgement against tenant (and up to 5 days after judgement) Rent + late fee up to $75 + court costs + attorney fees (if judgment orders tenant to pay the landlord’s attorney fees) The tenant does not pay rent after the case is filed with court. The court holds a hearing on the eviction case. The court orders the tenant’s eviction and orders a judgment against the tenant. The tenant can stop the eviction and keep the housing by paying, within 5 days after the judgment date, $1,000 rent, $75 late fee, court costs (usually $300-$400), and if the court orders, the landlord’s attorney’s fees. Tenant still owes the rest of the late fee but landlord can’t evict tenant for the rest of that late fee. Landlord could send tenant to collections for the rest of the late fee.

Rent increases

Landlords are required to provide 120 days' notice for rent increases greater than three percent. If the rent is based on a tenant’s income, such as subsidized housing that bases rent on 30 percent of a tenant’s income, then the landlord needs to provide a minimum of 30 days’ notice. King County Code 12.25.070

Example: a tenant pays $1,500 monthly. The landlord would provide:

  • 120 days' notice if the rent increase is more than $45.

  • 60 days’ notice if the rent increase is $45 or less.

Landlords cannot raise the rent if the unit has defective conditions making it uninhabitable or in violation of RCW 59.18.060. Landlords can raise rent once the defective conditions are fixed. King County Code 12.25.100

Late fees

Landlords can charge late fees or costs for nonpayment of rent. However, late fees or costs for nonpayment of rent cannot exceed 1.5 percent of the tenant’s monthly rent. King County Code 12.25.060

Example: A tenant whose rent is $1,000 cannot be charged more than $15 in late fees for a late rental payment.

Eviction notices

An eviction notice is the beginning of the eviction process. If a tenant does not comply with the notice or does not move out of the unit prior to the expiration of the notice period, the landlord can file an eviction court case against the tenant. Landlords cannot change the locks on a tenant without the tenant’s consent. The only person who can physically remove a tenant is a sheriff, and they can only do so if there is a court order authorizing the eviction.

Tenants have the right to defend themselves against an eviction. Tenants can contact the Housing Justice Project for help with an eviction case. Low-income tenants have the right to a free tenant attorney. RCW 59.18.640

Tenants living in unincorporated King County have local protections against eviction that only allow landlords to evict a tenant for certain reasons. Landlords must give tenants an eviction notice before taking the tenant to court:

  • Tenant does not comply with a nonpayment of rent notice within 30 days King County Code 12.25.030 A.1.a.
    • Example: Rent is due on August 1st but tenant does not pay rent. The landlord can give the tenant a 30-day eviction notice to pay or vacate. The tenant must pay the rent and up to a $75 late fee (if required in the lease) within that 30-day period (by August 31st) to stay in the rental unit. If the tenant does not pay by August 31st, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Tenant does not comply with a comply or vacate notice within 30 days. King County Code 12.25.030 A.1.b
    • Example: The lease has a rule that says tenants cannot have a dog. The landlord can give the tenant a 30-day eviction notice to comply or vacate. The tenant must remove the dog from the rental unit within the 30-day period to be able to stay in the rental unit. If the tenant continues to have the dog in the rental unit, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Tenant receives a notice to vacate for waste or nuisance (waste or nuisance means an unreasonable or illegal use of property such as making drugs, setting fires in the unit, etc.) within 30 days. King County Code 12.25.030  A.1.c
    • Example: The tenant is intentionally breaking all the windows in a rental unit. The landlord can give the tenant a 30-day notice to vacate. The tenant must move out of the unit at the end of this 30-day period, even if the tenant stops breaking windows. If the tenant does not move out, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord and/or their immediate family wants to move into the unit with a 90 day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.3
    • Landlord must give the tenant 90 days advanced written notice if the landlord wants the tenant to move out so they can move their immediate family into the unit. If the tenant does not move out within the 90-day period, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
    • Immediate family under this cause includes the owner's domestic partner registered under chapter 26.60 RCW or the owner's spouse, parents, grandparents, children, brothers and sisters of the owner, of the owner's spouse or of the owner's domestic partner.
    • There is a rebuttable presumption of a violation of the law (meaning there is an assumption there is a violation unless the landlord proves otherwise) if the landlord or their immediate family member does not occupy the rental unit for at least 60 consecutive days during the 90 days immediately after the tenant vacates the unit.
  • Landlord decides to sell a single-family dwelling unit with a 90 day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.4
    • Landlord must give the tenant 90 days advanced written notice if they want the tenant to move out of the unit so the landlord can sell a single-family home. If the tenant does not move out within the 90-day period, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
    • There is a rebuttable presumption of a violation of the law (meaning there is an assumption there is a violation unless the landlord proves otherwise) if:
      • the owner does not list the single-family dwelling for sale at fair market value within 30 days after the tenant has vacated, or
      • the owner withdraws the rental unit from the sales market, rents the unit to someone other than the former tenant or otherwise indicates that the owner does not intend to sell the unit within 90 days after the date the tenant vacated or the date the property was listed for sale, whichever is later
  • Landlord needs to substantially rehabilitate the building with a 120-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.5
    • The landlord must submit a complete application for at least one permit required under King County Code Title 16 for rehabilitation.  
    • Example: Landlord wants to remodel the kitchen and bathroom in the rental unit so they need the tenant to move out of the unit. The landlord must give the tenant 120-days' notice and the tenant must move within that 120-day period. If the tenant does not move out in that 120-day period, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.  
  • Landlord demolishes the building, convert it to a cooperative or a nonresidential use with a 120-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.6.a
    • The landlord must obtain the necessary permits before serving the tenant with notice.
    • Example: Landlords wants to tear down the building. The landlord must give the tenant 120 days’ notice to move out. If the tenant does not move out within 120 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord decides to convert the unit into a condominium with a 120-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.6.b
    • Example: Landlord wants to change the building from rental units to condominiums. Under state law (RCW 64.34), the landlord must give the tenant a chance to buy their unit. If the tenant does not want to buy the unit, the landlord must give the tenant 120 days' notice to move out. If the tenant does not move out within 120 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord seeks to reduce the number of occupants who reside in one dwelling unit to comply with the legal limit and the tenant fails to comply within 30 days. King County Code 12.25.030 A.7
    • If there is more than one rental agreement for the unit, the landlord may choose which agreement to terminate, but the landlord many not terminate more agreements than necessary to comply with the law.
    • Example: There are 10 people living in the rental unit who have individual leases with the landlord, but under local law, only three people can live in the unit. The landlord must give seven tenants a 30 days' notice to move out. The landlord cannot use this reason to evict more than seven tenants. The landlord can choose which seven tenants to evict. If the seven tenants do not move out within 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord wants to discontinue the residential use of an accessory dwelling unit (ADUs are also called guest houses, mother-in-law units, basement units, etc.) with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.8
    • Example: Landlord wants to use an ADU as a storage space. The landlord must give the tenant 30 days’ notice to move. If the tenant does not move out within 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord receives a notice and order issued under King County Code Title 16 or 23 (building/property code laws) and the violations are not corrected and the notice and order restrict the tenant’s ability to reside in the unit with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.9
    • The landlord must make a showing of medical or financial hardship that prevents the landlord from making the necessary repairs.
    • The tenant could stay by repairing the unit as set forth in RCW 59.18.100
    • Example: The electrical wiring in the rental unit is old, unsafe, and is illegal under the local building codes. The landlord has not fixed the electrical wiring because they recently had a medical emergency that cost the landlord’s entire savings. King County orders the landlord to not have anybody living in the unit because it is unsafe. The landlord can evict the tenant by giving them a 30 days’ notice, but the landlord must be able to prove that they can’t fix the wiring due to a medical or financial hardship. If the tenant does not move out within 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord and tenant live together in the same unit and the landlord intends to discontinue leasing to a tenant in the owner's own dwelling unit in which the owner resides with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.10.a
    •  Example: Landlord rents out a spare bedroom to a tenant in the landlord’s house. The landlord can evict the tenant for any reason with a 30-day notice. If the tenant does not move out within those 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Landlord no longer wants to rent to a tenant who lives in an accessory dwelling unit (ADUs are also called guest houses, mother-in-law units, basement units, etc.) on the property in which the landlord also lives with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.10.b
  • Landlord no longer wants to lease to a tenant who lives in a single-family home and the landlord lives in an accessory dwelling unit (ADUs are also called guest houses, mother-in-law units, basement units, etc.) on the same lot with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.10.c
  • Tenant, or with the consent of the tenant, the tenant’s subtenant, sublessee, resident, or guest, has engaged in criminal activity on the premises or on the property or public right-of-way abutting the premises with a 30-day notice. Engaging in criminal activity means engaging in:
    • Drug-related activity that is in violation of chapters 69.41, 69.50, or 69.52 RCW
    • Activity that is a crime under the laws of the state but only if the crime substantially affects the health or safety of any person, which means:
      • Activity is imminently hazardous to the physical safety of any person
      • The activity entails physical assaults upon another person that result in an arrest
      • Activity entails the unlawful use of a firearm or other deadly weapon as defined in RCW 9A.04.110 that results in an arrest or
      • Activity renders people in at least two or more units insecure in life or the use of property that injures or endangers the safety or health of people in at least two or more units
    • The court can consider the totality of the situation for the criminal activity cause.
    • Example: the tenant’s friend is in the rental unit and shoots the wall with a gun. The landlord can evict the tenant with a 30 days' notice. If the tenant does not move out within 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.
  • Tenant knowingly allows an animal who has been declared vicious in accordance with King County Code Title 11 to stay in the unit with a 30-day notice. King County Code 12.25.030 A.12.i, 12.25.030 A.12.ii
    • Example: a tenant’s dog bit someone. The Regional Animal Services of King County investigated the incident and ruled the dog was vicious. The tenant kept the dog, knowing the dog was declared vicious. The landlord can evict a tenant for keeping the dog with a 30-day notice. If the tenant does not move out within 30 days, the landlord can evict the tenant through the court process.

Eviction notices must have enough information so the tenant can respond and prepare a defense against any allegations in the notice. For example, a landlord cannot give an eviction notice for a lease violation that does not state what the specific lease violation is alleged. King County Code 12.25.030(C)

Moving out

Giving notice

Tenants who are on a month-to-month lease need to provide at least 20 days’ notice in writing before the last day of the month that they want to move out. For example, if a tenant wants the last month of their lease to be August, then the tenant would need to provide written notice to their landlord by August 11th. RCW 59.18.200

Tenants who have a termed lease, such as a twelve-month lease, will need to refer to their lease to determine how much notice they are required to give to their landlord prior to the end of the lease.

Security deposit return

Landlords must return a security deposit or tell the tenant in writing why the deposit is withheld within 30 days after the tenant vacates the unit. Landlords cannot charge a tenant for normal wear and tear on a unit.

If the landlord does not return the deposit or provide the tenant with the written statement within 30 days, the landlord must give the tenant the entire deposit back. The landlord also cannot take other action to recover the deposit. Landlords who do not follow this rule may also have to pay penalties. RCW 59.18.280