Washington State Landlord Requirements

Did you know that the Washington State Legislature has enacted a law that requires landlords to notify their tenants about mold?

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Htm/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5049.E.htm

The best way for landlords to fulfill this obligation is to include the Washington State Department of Heath's brochure on mold when handing over the keys. Just to be on the cautious side, have your tenants initial on the lease that they have received the pamphlet.

For additional information on this requirement visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/IAQ/mold-notification.htm

Sandy Nelson
Realtor for Olympia area real estate
www.sandynelsonrealestate.com