Property Management

A Washington tenant gives proper notice to vacate but leaves personal belongings behind. Under RCW 59.18, the landlord must:

AImmediately dispose of all abandoned property
BStore the property and follow statutory abandoned property procedures, including notice to the tenant✓ Correct
CSell the property immediately to cover unpaid rent
DKeep the property for 90 days before disposal

Explanation

Under Washington's Landlord-Tenant Act, when a tenant abandons personal property, the landlord must follow specific procedures including storing the property, providing notice to the tenant, and following statutory timelines before disposal.

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