Washington eviction notice (pay or quit)
Washington requires 14 days for a nonpayment notice — RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030(3). 14-day pay-or-vacate notice; statutory notice form required. Generate it correctly below.
Washington nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030(3) |
| Special rules | 14-day pay-or-vacate notice; statutory notice form required |
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Every Washington rule we encode, with its citation
14 days puts Washington inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 1 jurisdiction require more notice and 40 require less. Same period as Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Vermont.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 14 days | RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030(3) |
| Rent increase | 90 days | RCW 59.18.700 et seq. (EHB 1217, 2025) |
| Month-to-month termination | no fixed statutory period (see note) | RCW 59.18.650 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | RCW § 11.125.050 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | RCW 11.12.020, 11.20.020 |
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Other Washington documents
- Rent increase notice for Washington — 90 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Washington — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Washington?
14 days, per RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030(3). 14-day pay-or-vacate notice; statutory notice form required.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.