Property Management

A Washington tenant reports a pest infestation. Under RCW 59.18, the landlord is generally responsible for:

APest control only if the tenant's lease includes it
BMaintaining the unit free of pests as part of the warranty of habitability✓ Correct
COnly rodent control, not insect control
DPest control only after 30 days' written notice

Explanation

Washington's RCW 59.18 includes pest control as part of the landlord's habitability obligations.

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