# RCW 59.18.057: RCW 59.18.057: Notice—Form

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T59_C18_S057

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 59.18.057
- **Heading:** RCW 59.18.057: Notice—Form
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 59 / Chapter 18 / Section 057

## Text

(1) Every 14-day notice served pursuant to RCW 59.12.030 (3) must be in substantially the following form: "TO: AND TO: ADDRESS: FOURTEEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE THE PREMISES You are receiving this notice because the landlord alleges you are not in compliance with the terms of the lease agreement by failing to pay rent and/or utilities and/or recurring or periodic charges that are past due. (1) Monthly rent due for (list month(s)): $ (dollar amount) AND/OR (2) Utilities due for (list month(s)): $ (dollar amount) AND/OR (3) Other recurring or periodic charges identified in the lease for (list month(s)): $ (dollar amount) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ (dollar amount) Note - payment must be made pursuant to the terms of the rental agreement or by nonelectronic means including, but not limited to, cashier's check, money order, or other certified funds. You must pay the total amount due to your landlord within fourteen (14) days after service of this notice or you must vacate the premises. Any payment you make to the landlord must first be applied to the total amount due as shown on this notice. Any failure to comply with this notice within fourteen (14) days after service of this notice may result in a judicial proceeding that leads to your eviction from the premises. The Washington state Office of the Attorney General has this notice in multiple languages as well as information on available resources to help you pay your rent, including state and local rental assistance programs, on its website at www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant. State law provides you the right to legal representation and the court may be able to appoint a lawyer to represent you without cost to you if you are a qualifying low-income renter. If you believe you are a qualifying low-income renter and would like an attorney appointed to represent you, please contact the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387 or apply online at https://nwjustice.org/apply-online. For additional resources, call 2-1-1 or the Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline outside King County (888) 201-1014 weekdays between 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., or (888) 387-7111 for seniors (age 60 and over). You may find additional information to help you at http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org. Free or low-cost mediation services to assist in nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings occur are also available at dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your nearest dispute resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org. State law also provides you the right to receive interpreter services at court. OWNER/LANDLORD:___________DATE:______________ WHERE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS TO BE PAID: ___(owner/landlord name)___ ___________(address)________ " (2) The form required in this section does not abrogate any additional notice requirements to tenants as required by federal, state, or local law.

## 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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