Residential Rental Forms

RHAWA members-only forms are maintained by experienced landlord-tenant attorneys to comply with all applicable laws in Washington.

USAGE & COPYRIGHT

RHAWA forms are copyrighted and are for member use only. Unauthorized use, publication or distribution is strictly prohibited. Formal legal advice and review is recommended prior to selection and use of any provided form. RHAWA does not represent your selection or execution of any form as appropriate for your specific circumstances. Rental owners / managers and tenants are each advised to seek independent legal advice on matters arising from use of any form. No representation is made as to the sufficiency or tax consequences from use of any form.

Instructions

Forms may be printed and completed in writing, OR downloaded and completed on your computer.

1. Login to RHAwa.org with active RPO or PM member profile.*
2. Click on the desired form to view in web browser.
3. Download form and save to your computer.
4. Open with Acrobat Reader (Download free Acrobat Reader).
5. Type into fill-able fields and save/send/print completed documents.
   

IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to "sign in" or "start free trial" to use these PDF forms as intended. You can close the "Welcome to Acrobat" sidebar by clicking on the "x" in upper right corner.

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*If you are not a member and would like access to this library of forms, join as an RPO or PM member. Manufactured Housing Community members, see MHC Leases + Forms.

Forms Library

Browse the following form categories or enter Ctrl+F to search this page for the desired form.

FOR MORE INFO.

• New or recently back to rental management in WA? Follow this checklist!
• Have questions, contact our support center.

1. Application & Screening

These forms and tools are used with prospective tenants prior to lease signing.

1. Date of last attorney review.
_{2. Date of last revision. Any revisions made without recent attorney review are not substantive (e.g., formatting, typo corrections, etc.).}

2. Leases & Required Addenda

These forms are required for creating a legal lease or rental agreement based on the circumstances.

_{Seattle: Attach for multi-family, 2+ units:}

_{Seattle: Attach for multi-family, 3+ units:}

_{The Renter's Handbook(scroll down on webpage to see different language versions) is required at all lease signings, or each year of tenancy, and when updated by city. A hard copy (shipping available from RHAWA) is required at the initial lease signing.}

_{The other two addenda are required for multifamily properties in Seattle.}

Local Law Disclosures - Tacoma

_{The new Renting in Tacoma includes information on both the Rental Housing Code & the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative. A hard copy with tenant signature is required at the initial lease signing.}

_{Landlord must inform all applicants of their right to pay move-in costs on installments and they must provide tenant with Installment Payment Plan Request form created by the City of Tacoma at the time lease is offered.}

_{There are several clauses that must be included in all Tacoma lease agreements. These are included in the Tacoma Required Lease Clause Addendum.}

1. Date of last attorney review.
_{2. Date of last revision. Any revisions made without recent attorney review are not substantive (e.g., formatting, typo corrections, etc.).}

3. Optional Lease Addenda

These forms are designed to be attached to the lease, either at initial signing or during tenancy.

1. Date of last attorney review.
_{2. Date of last revision. Any revisions made without recent attorney review are not substantive (e.g., formatting, typo corrections, etc.).}

4. Tenant Notice Forms

These forms are designed for giving legal notices that are in compliance with state and local laws.

Where Serve* is indicated, carefully follow Notice Service Instructions
and complete the Declaration of Service form (click button below):

_{Serve * based on longest notice period required for relevant cause(s). MUST READ - includes details on local regulations: Statewide Guide on Good Cause to End Tenancy.
*See Notice Service Instructions + Declaration of Service.}

_{Serve * more than 60 days prior to the end of the current lease term to end tenancy without cause.
*See Notice Service Instructions + Declaration of Service.}

_{60-day notice required for any rent increase under WA State law.}

_{Read instructions on second page for information on extended notice periods and service requirements by several local governments.}

* Where Serve* is indicated, carefully follow Notice Service Instructions
and complete the Declaration of Service form (click button below):

1. Date of last attorney review.
_{2. Date of last revision. Any revisions made without recent attorney review are not substantive (e.g., formatting, typo corrections, etc.).}

5. Other Tenant Communication Forms

These forms are designed for situations where formal communication with tenants is useful or required.

1. Date of last attorney review.
_{2. Date of last revision. Any revisions made without recent attorney review are not substantive (e.g., formatting, typo corrections, etc.).}

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