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Washington Subletting & assignment

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Washington?

A search of the full text of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) found no rule on subletting or assignment. The lease controls.

Verified Source: RCW 59.18 (searched in full) · last checked 2026-10-15

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