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Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.580 (2026)

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(1) A tenant screening service provider may not (a) disclose a tenant's, applicant's, or household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or (b) knowingly disclose that a tenant, applicant, or household member has previously terminated a rental agreement under RCW 59.18.575.
(2) A landlord may not terminate a tenancy, fail to renew a tenancy, or refuse to enter into a rental agreement based on the tenant's or applicant's or a household member's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or based on the tenant or applicant having terminated a rental agreement under RCW 59.18.575.
(3) A landlord who refuses to enter into a rental agreement in violation of subsection (2) of this section may be liable to the tenant or applicant in a civil action for damages sustained by the tenant or applicant. The prevailing party may also recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
(4) It is a defense to an unlawful detainer action under chapter 59.12 RCW that the action to remove the tenant and recover possession of the premises is in violation of subsection (2) of this section.
(5) This section does not prohibit adverse housing decisions based upon other lawful factors within the landlord's knowledge or prohibit volunteer disclosure by an applicant of any victim circumstances.
[ 2013 c 54 s 1; 2004 c 17 s 4.]

Notes:

Effective date—2013 c 54: "This act takes effect January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 54 s 2.]
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2004 c 17: See notes following RCW 59.18.570.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2009–2024 · leading case: Indigo Real Est. Servs. v. Rousey, 151 Wash. App. 941 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).
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Indigo Real Est. Servs. v. Rousey, 151 Wash. App. 941 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “Rousey asserted that Indigo had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1). 2 ¶3 On March 4, 2008, Indigo filed an unlawful detainer action seeking to enforce Rousey’s agreement to leave.”
Indigo Real Est. Servs. v. Rousey, 215 P.3d 977 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “Rousey asserted that Indigo had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1). [2] ¶ 3 On March 4, 2008, Indigo filed an unlawful detainer action seeking to enforce Rousey's agreement to leave.”
Hundtofte v. Encarnacion, 280 P.3d 513 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “Rousey declined to relinquish her apartment, asserting that Indigo “had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1).” Rousey, 151 Wn. App. at 945 .”
State of Washington v. City of Sunnyside (E.D. Wash. 2020). · cites it 2× “290; and for 14 evicting residents “who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault” in 15 violation of RCW § 59.18.580(2). ECF No. 1-1 at 43. Defendants move to dismiss 16 Plaintiff’s RLTA claims by arguing that the State’s Attorney General lacks 17 enforcement authority…”
State v. City of Sunnyside (Wash. 2024). “290, or evict tenants because they are victims of domestic violence, RCW 59.18.580(2). Both the landlord and tenant may invoke the jurisdiction of a superior court to enforce the rights and duties provided by the RLTA.”
State of Washington v. City of Sunnyside (E.D. Wash. 2021). “290; and (7) evicting residents “who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault” in violation of the 7 RLTA, RCW 59.18.580(2). 8 ECF No. 76 at 3–4 (citing ECF No.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.580(1) — 3 cases
Indigo Real Est. Servs. v. Rousey, 151 Wash. App. 941 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). “Rousey asserted that Indigo had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1). 2 ¶3 On March 4, 2008, Indigo filed an unlawful detainer action seeking to enforce Rousey’s agreement to leave.”
Indigo Real Est. Servs. v. Rousey, 215 P.3d 977 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). “Rousey asserted that Indigo had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1). [2] ¶ 3 On March 4, 2008, Indigo filed an unlawful detainer action seeking to enforce Rousey's agreement to leave.”
Hundtofte v. Encarnacion, 280 P.3d 513 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). “Rousey declined to relinquish her apartment, asserting that Indigo “had improperly pressured her to surrender her tenancy in violation of the victim protection act, RCW 59.18.580(1).” Rousey, 151 Wn. App. at 945 .”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.580(2) — 3 cases
State of Washington v. City of Sunnyside (E.D. Wash. 2020). “290; and for 14 evicting residents “who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault” in 15 violation of RCW § 59.18.580(2). ECF No. 1-1 at 43. Defendants move to dismiss 16 Plaintiff’s RLTA claims by arguing that the State’s Attorney General lacks 17 enforcement authority…”
State v. City of Sunnyside (Wash. 2024). “290, or evict tenants because they are victims of domestic violence, RCW 59.18.580(2). Both the landlord and tenant may invoke the jurisdiction of a superior court to enforce the rights and duties provided by the RLTA.”
State of Washington v. City of Sunnyside (E.D. Wash. 2021). “290; and (7) evicting residents “who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault” in violation of the 7 RLTA, RCW 59.18.580(2). 8 ECF No. 76 at 3–4 (citing ECF No.”
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