Federal Way, WA local landlord rules

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

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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Topic	At a glance
Just-cause eviction	Yes.

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Just-cause eviction

Yes. Lack of good cause is a defense to eviction, and only the listed reasons count as good cause (for example, nonpayment after all state-law notices). The protections also cover lease renewals. Adopted by voter initiative in 2019.

Verified Source: Federal Way Rev. Code §§ 20.05.020, 20.05.050 · last checked 2026-10-15

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