Property Management
A Washington residential property manager discovers a tenant has been illegally subletting the unit. Under RCW 59.18, the landlord may:
AImmediately change the locks
BServe a 10-day notice to comply or vacate✓ Correct
CFile an unlawful detainer immediately without notice
DOnly warn the tenant verbally
Explanation
Unauthorized subletting is a lease violation. Under RCW 59.18, the landlord should serve a 10-day notice to comply or vacate for lease violations other than nonpayment of rent, giving the tenant time to cure the violation.
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