Seattle
Long notice runways and eviction protections layered on Washington's new statewide cap
01
180-day increase notice
Seattle requires 180 days' written notice for rent increases - the longest runway of any major U.S. city - on top of Washington's statewide increase cap (2025).
02
Just cause
Seattle's Just Cause Eviction Ordinance means month-to-month tenancies can only be ended for one of the listed reasons.
03
Cold-season protections
Seattle restricts certain evictions during winter months and for school-year households - timing that matters if you're facing a case.
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Washington law still applies.
City rules sit on top of state law. Deposits, entry notice and the eviction process still come from Washington.