FORMS UPDATE ALERT!!!

The four Residential lease/agreement forms found at RHAwa.org/rental-forms-leases-notices#Section2 were revised on June 11, 2025 to include the changes listed below:

Washington Single-Family Rental Agreement
Washington Single-Family Term Lease
Washington Multi-Family Rental Agreement
Washington Multi-Family Term Lease

• Sections 1, 2, and 26(A)(2): Changed to 90-day notice required to increase rent in compliance with EBH 1217 (WA 2025). A statement allowing for longer requirements under local laws is included.
• Section 12: Clarify language on guests and unauthorized occupants.
• Section 23: Added statement that the landlord must be listed as “additional interest” on the renter’s insurance so they will be notified of any policy change.
• Section 26(A)(11): Added clause that the tenant must notify the landlord if the premises will be vacant for more than 7 days.
• Section 26(A)(12): Added clause about the tenant’s responsibility to allow landlord entry to premises and potential ramifications if the tenant denies.
• Section 26(B)(5) and 26(C)(4): Updated non-smoking policy to include vaping, e-cigarettes, and other odor-causing products.
• Section 26(C)(9): Cite federal code on satellite clause in lease. 47 C.F.R. Section 1.4000 fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule.

The MHC Rental Agreement form found at RHAwa.org/mhc-leases-forms was revised to comply with EBH 1217 (WA 2025) as follows:

  • Section 7: Late Fee requirements
  • Section 8: Deposit requirements

Please contact Denise Myers at dmyers@RHAwa.org or (260) 905-0614 with any questions or comments. We are always seeking to improve our materials and appreciate your feedback.