How Long Can a Residential Lease Be in Washington?

This question is about Washington Residential Lease Agreement

Depending on circumstances, in Washington it’s usually possible to have a lease of any length of time, as long as the length of the lease term is specific and agreed in writing by the landlord and tenant (and notarized, if for a term longer than one year). Oral leases can almost never be for a term of more than one year.

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