Property Management
In Washington, a residential lease with an automatic renewal clause that does not require affirmative action from the tenant to prevent renewal is:
AFully enforceable as written
BPotentially unenforceable unless the tenant received clear advance notice of the renewal provision✓ Correct
CRequired by RCW 59.18
DNot permitted in Washington
Explanation
Automatic renewal clauses in residential leases must be clearly noticed to tenants. Washington courts have found some automatic renewal provisions unconscionable or unenforceable if the tenant was not adequately informed of the renewal mechanism.
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