# RCW 59.18.010: RCW 59.18.010: Short title

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 59.18.010
- **Heading:** RCW 59.18.010: Short title
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 59 / Chapter 18 / Section 010

## Text

RCW 59.18.010 through 59.18.420 and 59.18.900 shall be known and may be cited as the "Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 1973", and shall constitute a new chapter in Title 59 RCW.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 59.18.010 RCW 59.18.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S010.md)
- [RCW 59.18.020 RCW 59.18.020: Rights and remedies—Obligation of good faith imposed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S020.md)
- [RCW 59.18.030 RCW 59.18.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S030.md)
- [RCW 59.18.040 RCW 59.18.040: Living arrangements exempted from chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S040.md)
- [RCW 59.18.050 RCW 59.18.050: Jurisdiction of district and superior courts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S050.md)
- [RCW 59.18.055 RCW 59.18.055: Notice—Alternative procedure—Court's jurisdiction limited—Application to chapter 59.20 RCW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S055.md)
- [RCW 59.18.057 RCW 59.18.057: Notice—Form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S057.md)
- [RCW 59.18.058 RCW 59.18.058: Notice—Translated versions—Legal or advocacy resource information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S058.md)
- [RCW 59.18.060 RCW 59.18.060: Landlord—Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S060.md)
- [RCW 59.18.063 RCW 59.18.063: Landlord—Written receipts for payments made by tenant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S063.md)
- [RCW 59.18.065 RCW 59.18.065: Landlord—Copy of written rental agreement to tenant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S065.md)
- [RCW 59.18.070 RCW 59.18.070: Landlord—Failure to perform duties—Notice from tenant—Contents—Time limits for landlord's remedial action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S070.md)
- [RCW 59.18.075 RCW 59.18.075: Seizure of illegal drugs—Notification of landlord.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S075.md)
- [RCW 59.18.080 RCW 59.18.080: Payment of rent condition to exercising remedies—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S080.md)

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