Washington Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Washington exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Washington. The Washington Department of Licensing tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Washington's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) requires landlords to maintain rental units in a:
Explanation
RCW 59.18 requires Washington landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition, including providing essential services (heat, water, electricity), maintaining structural safety, and complying with applicable housing codes.
Q2. Under Washington's RCW 59.18, the maximum security deposit a residential landlord may collect is:
Explanation
Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) does not impose a statutory cap on the amount of security deposit a residential landlord may collect, though local ordinances may impose limits.
Q3. In Washington, a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenant vacates?
Explanation
Under RCW 59.18, a Washington landlord must return the security deposit (or provide an itemized written statement of deductions) within 21 days after the tenant has vacated and returned the keys.
Q4. A Washington landlord wishes to raise the rent on a month-to-month tenant. The landlord must provide written notice at least:
Explanation
Under Washington law (RCW 59.18.140), landlords must give at least 60 days' written notice before increasing rent on month-to-month tenancies, as of the 2023 legislative amendment.
Q5. A Washington tenant on a month-to-month lease wants to terminate their tenancy. They must give the landlord:
Explanation
A Washington tenant on a month-to-month lease must give the landlord at least 20 days' written notice before the end of the rental period to terminate the tenancy under RCW 59.18.
Q6. Under Washington's unlawful detainer statutes, a landlord who begins eviction proceedings must first provide the tenant with a:
Explanation
For nonpayment of rent, Washington landlords must serve a 14-day pay or vacate notice before filing an unlawful detainer action. The notice gives the tenant the opportunity to pay the overdue rent and avoid eviction.
Q7. In Washington, a property manager's trust account must be:
Explanation
Washington law requires property managers to maintain client funds (security deposits, rents) in a separate trust account that is not commingled with the manager's own funds. Commingling is a serious violation.
Q8. A Washington commercial lease with a percentage rent clause requires the tenant to pay:
Explanation
Percentage rent (common in retail leases) requires the tenant to pay a base rent plus a percentage of their gross sales once sales exceed a specified breakpoint. This aligns the landlord's and tenant's interests.
Q9. In a Washington triple-net (NNN) commercial lease, the tenant is responsible for:
Explanation
In a triple-net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays the base rent plus the three 'nets': property taxes, building insurance, and maintenance/operating expenses. This shifts most property costs to the tenant.
Q10. A Washington property manager who collects rents and security deposits is performing activities that require:
Explanation
In Washington, property management activities — including collecting rents, negotiating leases, and managing properties for others — constitute real estate brokerage activities requiring a license from the DOL under RCW 18.85.
Q11. A Washington landlord may enter a tenant's unit for non-emergency repairs with at least:
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