Property Management
Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act applies to which type of housing?
ACommercial property only
BAll residential rentals including single-family, duplexes, and apartments✓ Correct
COnly apartment buildings with five or more units
DOnly subsidized housing
Explanation
RCW 59.18 applies broadly to residential rental housing in Washington, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, mobile homes, and other residential rentals, with limited exceptions for owner-occupied buildings with fewer than 4 units.
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