What Are the Pest Control Rules Specific to Seattle Renters?
Seattle renters are protected by Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act and local Seattle ordinances that require landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition, a standard that is commonly interpreted to include addressing pest infestations when they affect habitability. Under RCW 59.18 and Seattle’s housing maintenance codes, landlords generally bear responsibility for timely extermination of…
