Washington Eviction Notice (14-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate)

Washington gives a tenant 14 days after service of the notice to pay the rent demanded or move out. 14 days after service to pay rent, utilities and recurring charges or vacate, in the mandatory statutory form. This draft prints the notice under RCW 59.12.030(3); RCW 59.18.057(1) with your facts, counts the deadline from the day you serve it, and lists the delivery methods Washington accepts. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Pay-or-quit notice period
14 days after service
How the days are counted
The day of service is excluded and the last day is included; if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday it is excluded too.
Statute the notice cites
RCW 59.12.030(3); RCW 59.18.057(1)
Service methods accepted
Hand-delivered to the tenant; Left with a person of suitable age at the premises, and mailed; Posted conspicuously, delivered to any resident found, and mailed
Lease-violation notice
10 days under RCW 59.12.030(4)

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