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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

Posted by Sandy Nelson Realtor® Olympia Real Estate on 11/21/2007 06:02 PM

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7 Comments on Washington State Landlord Requirements

NOV

2007

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.

NOV

2007

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

NOV

2007

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?

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