Washington
What is the notice period for Washington?
For Washington, notice period is 14 days after service for tenancies under chapter 59.18 RCW; notice period in days is 14; right to cure by paying is Yes. The notice requires “in the alternative the payment of the rent or the surrender of the detained premises”, so paying within the notice period leaves it complied with and no unlawful detainer arises; statute is RCW 59.12.030(3), recorded from its source on 2026-09-02.
When he or she continues in possession in person or by subtenant after a default in the payment of rent, and after notice in writing requiring in the alternative the payment of the rent or the surrender of the detained premises, served (in manner in RCW 59.12.040 provided) on behalf of the person entitled to the rent upon the person owing it, has remained uncomplied with for the period of three days after service, or for the period of 14 days after service for tenancies under chapter 59.18 RCW.
— app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved 2026-09-02
- State
- Washington our reading
- Notice period
- 14 days after service for tenancies under chapter 59.18 RCW verified
- Notice period in days
- 14 our reading
- Right to cure by paying
- Yes. The notice requires “in the alternative the payment of the rent or the surrender of the detained premises”, so paying within the notice period leaves it complied with and no unlawful detainer arises. our reading
- Statute
- RCW 59.12.030(3) our reading
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Source
- app.leg.wa.govhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.12.030