Resources for Landlords
Guidance on Seattle's Rental Regulations
If you need assistance understanding Seattle's rental ordinances, Submit a request:
- Select your language.
- Fill out your contact details and select Landlord or property manager from the drop down entitled "I am a."
- Select Other services from "What do you need help with?"
- Select Landlord Code Guidance from "What type of services do you need help with?"
- Provide details about your question.
We will respond within 48 business hours.
Required Notice Language
- For notices terminating a tenancy, housing cost increases, and request for access:
If you need help understanding this notice or information about your renter rights, call the Renting in Seattle Helpline at (206) 684-5700 or visit the web site at www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle.
- For any eviction notice (14 Day Pay or Vacate, 3 Day Quit, 10 Day Comply, Notice to Terminate for Just Cause) you must additionally include the following:
RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL: CITY LAW PROVIDES RENTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR AN ATTORNEY THE RIGHT TO FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AN EVICTION LAWSUIT. If you need help understanding this notice or information about your renter rights, call the Renting in Seattle Helpline at (206) 684-5700 or visit the web site at www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle.
Other Resources
2-1-1
Central information and referral agency for Seattle and King County.
Housing Connector
Acts as a bridge connecting private property owners/managers to those in need of housing.
King County Bar Association
Provides free legal help through its neighborhood clinics and offers a lawyer referral service.
Rental Housing Association (RHA)
A one-stop shop for rental property owners and managers providing tenant screening, education, rental forms, etc.
Washington Multi-family Housing Association
Professional organization providing legislative advocacy, education and networking for landlords and property managers.
Washington Law Help
Find self-help resources and legal assistance near you.