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RCW 59.18.280(1)(b): Damage charges require copies of received estimates or paid invoices; landlord-performed work also requires material-cost records and a statement of time spent and the reasonable hourly rate

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Reviewed: 2026-08-11

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Deadline context

30 days

Possible remedy

Full deposit; discretionary award up to 2x deposit

Primary statute

RCW 59.18.260-280

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What the cited source addresses

Damage charges require copies of received estimates or paid invoices; landlord-performed work also requires material-cost records and a statement of time spent and the reasonable hourly rate.

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What does RCW 59.18.280(1)(b) address?

Damage charges require copies of received estimates or paid invoices; landlord-performed work also requires material-cost records and a statement of time spent and the reasonable hourly rate. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.

How long does a Washington landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days after termination and tenant vacates (30 days).

Could a penalty or other remedy apply?

Full-deposit liability for noncompliance; a court may award up to 2x the deposit for intentional refusal, plus suit or arbitration costs and reasonable attorney fees, subject to statutory exceptions. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.

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