How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Washington State?
If you are about to rent out a home in Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater, or you are a tenant getting ready to move in, there is a good chance you are doing the same math: what does it actually cost to get into this place on day one? Between the security deposit, last month’s rent, […]
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Washington State in 2026?
If you own a rental property in Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater, this is probably the question on your mind right now: how much am I actually allowed to raise the rent this year? The answer changed dramatically in 2025, and a lot of rental owners are still working from old assumptions that could now land […]
How to Evict a Tenant in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide
No landlord wants to be here. Evicting a tenant is stressful, it costs money, and in Washington State it is governed by a set of rules that have become significantly stricter over the past few years. If you are a rental owner in Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater facing a tenant who will not pay, will […]
What Happens If a Tenant Stops Paying Rent in Washington State
The first of the month comes and goes. No payment in the account. You check the tenant portal again on the second, then the third. Still nothing. You send a message and get silence or an excuse that does not come with a payment attached. For most rental owners in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, this […]
Washington Rent Increase Laws for Olympia Landlords in 2026
Are you trying to raise rent in 2026 and wondering what is actually legal now? Are you worried that one wrong notice, one bad date, or one number that looks harmless on paper could turn into a tenant dispute, a refund demand, or a messy court problem later? I hear this concern a lot from […]
Certified Mail Notices Add Cost and Complications
It started in July of 2025. The legislature updated a statute (law) mandating that ALL notices to tenants be attempted first in-person to each leaseholder and, if personal service cannot be achieved, the notice must then be posted on the door and then sent Certified Mail to the tenants. All of this process has been […]