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

 

 
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7 Comments on Washington State Landlord Requirements

I actually just sent this on to one of my clients who bought a duplex last year, just in case she didn't know. So thanks for the warning and it is important to know these things.

11/23/2007 12:10 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton, Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Oregon)


Todd, I would venture that most landlords don't know of this regulation. It helps to have Realtors who share this kind of news with their investor clients.

Sandy

11/24/2007 07:02 PM by Sandy Nelson Realtor - Olympia, WA (Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.)


Sandy, what a great law to have on the books! I'm sure that some landlords aren't happy, but tenants should have the right to be safe and healthy, too.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my post: Do You Follow Up with Clients After Closing? OR Drop Them Like a Hot Potato?

11/26/2007 06:31 AM by Darleen McCullen, Broker-Raleigh, NC Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty - www.darleenmc.com)


Darleen, I'm not sure if the law was enacted to educate tenants about possible existing mold in the home and its health effects, or to educate them how to avoid causing mold growth. Either way, as a landlord I want to have informed tenants, who hopefully help avoid damage.

Sandy

11/26/2007 10:35 AM by Sandy Nelson Realtor - Olympia, WA (Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.)


Sandy, Mold is a big issue near the Gulf Coast and in Texas. I could not live in a house with it since it's my #1 allergy.

11/27/2007 06:09 AM by Kay Perry (Classic Realty/GMAC)


Thanks for the tip Sandy. I know alot of landlords who will benefit from this. 

11/30/2007 02:31 PM by Ryan Allie (Brio Realty Tacoma)


Kay, for people with allergies, extended exposure to certain molds can be deadly. It's important for you to be vigilant.

Ryan, being aware of this type of information and passing it on to investor clients adds more value to our service.

Sandy

12/02/2007 03:27 PM by Sandy Nelson Realtor - Olympia, WA (Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.)


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