Washington SCRA / military lease termination

SCRA / military lease termination in Washington

A tenant in the armed forces (including the National Guard and reserves), or the tenant's spouse or dependent, may end a fixed-term tenancy after receiving permanent change of station or deployment orders. The tenant must give at least 20 days' written notice with a copy of the orders. Code text: "Any tenant who is a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, or that tenant's spouse or dependent, may end a tenancy for a specified time if the tenant receives permanent change of station or deployment orders" (RCW 59.18.220(2)).

Verified Source: RCW 59.18.220(2) · last checked 2026-10-16