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Airway Heights, WA local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See Washington landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rulesOwners or others in charge who permit a chronic nuisance property (repeated nuisance or criminal activity) are in violation and face city…
Rental licensing / registrationUnder the rental property program, landlords must comply with Washington's landlord-tenant act (RCW ch.
Rental inspectionsInspections are complaint-based: a tenant must first notify the landlord in writing and allow reasonable time for repair, and the city th…

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Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules

Owners or others in charge who permit a chronic nuisance property (repeated nuisance or criminal activity) are in violation and face city abatement remedies. The code states: "Any person in charge of a property declared to be a chronic nuisance property shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its remedies" (§ 8.10.030).

Verified Source: Airway Heights Municipal Code § 8.10.030 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Under the rental property program, landlords must comply with Washington's landlord-tenant act (RCW ch. 59.18) and give rental applicants a written statement of their rights under it. The code states: "No landlord shall make available for rent or lease to the public any residential dwelling unit without complying with Chapter 59." (§ 8.13.020).

Verified Source: Airway Heights Municipal Code § 8.13.020 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental inspections

Inspections are complaint-based: a tenant must first notify the landlord in writing and allow reasonable time for repair, and the city then inspects on at least 24 hours' notice to the landlord, who cannot refuse entry. The code states: "If the landlord fails to address and fix the alleged violation, the City shall give the landlord at least 24 hours' notice of the date and time of inspection and provide the landlord with an opportunity to be present at the time of the inspection" (§ 8.13.050).

Verified Source: Airway Heights Municipal Code § 8.13.050 · last checked 2026-10-16

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