Free Fillable Washington Lease Agreement

How to Fill out a Washington Rental Agreement

Here are some steps you need to take in order to fill out Washington rental agreements.

Step 1 – Download in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), or Open Document Text (.odt).

Step 2 – Landlord and Tenant Information, Lease Terms, and Rent Amount

Enter the following:

• Landlord’s Name

• Tenant’s Name

• Property Address

• City, State, Zip Code

• Lease Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Lease End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Monthly Rent Amount

Step 3 – Utilities

Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate which, if any, utilities are included in rent:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Water

• Sewage

• Trash Removal

• Cable TV

• Internet Access

• Other

Step 4 – Security Deposit

Enter the amount of the security deposit. As well as that, specify under what circumstances the security deposit can be returned to the tenant.

Step 5 – Late Fees

Enter the late fee amount the tenant has to pay if they fail to pay rent on time.

Step 6 – Move-in Fees

Write down the amount if there are any move-in fees.

Step 7 – Pets

If pets are allowed, check the appropriate box(es) and provide any additional details or requirements:

• Pets Allowed

• No Pets Allowed

• Limit of__ Pets Allowed

• Weight Limit of__lbs. for Each Pet

• Other Restrictions or Details Regarding Pets

Step 8 – Parking

If there is designated parking for tenants, check the appropriate box(es) and provide any additional details or requirements:

• Parking Included in Rent

• Off-Street Parking Available for an Additional Fee

• Limited Street Parking Available

• Other Restrictions or Details Regarding Parking

Step 9 – Lease Terms

• Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate which type of lease this is:

• Month-to-Month Lease

• Fixed-Term Lease

• Other (explain in the section below)

Step 10 – Renewal Terms

If this is a fixed-term lease, check the appropriate box(es) to indicate the renewal terms:

• Lease Automatically Renews on the Same Terms

• Landlord or Tenant May Give the Notice to Terminate Lease Prior to Renewal Date

• Other (explain in the section below)

Step 11 – Sublease

Mention whether or not the parties should create a Washington sublease agreement in case the tenant decides to rent out the property to someone else (if it is allowed by the landlord).

Step 12 – Notices

Enter the following notice information:

• Landlord’s Name

• Landlord’s Address

• City, State, Zip Code

• Landlord’s Phone Number

Step 13 – Signatures

The property owner and tenant must both sign and date the lease agreement. Each party should retain a copy for their records.

If you have any questions about your Washington rent agreement, or if you need help creating one, you may want to contact a lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand the terms of your rental agreement and can make sure that it is legally binding.

You can also get help from the Washington State Department of Commerce. They have a handbook called “Renting a Home in Washington” which can answer many of your questions about the Washington commercial lease agreement as well as a residential one.