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  • Tenant Relocation Assistance Amounts Increase Oct. 2, 2006 NEW!
  • Rights & Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants
  • Translated Versions of Landlord-Tenant Information
  • Interpreter Service
  • Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Relocation
  • Conflict Resolution Training NEW!

Rights & Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants
The rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Seattle are described in the following PDF documents:

  • Info for Tenants - A summary of Seattle and Washington State landlord/tenant laws
  • Seattle Housing and Building Maintenance Code
  • Seattle Laws Regarding Building Maintenance and Repair - DPD Client Assistance Memo #604A
  • Checklist for reporting needed repairs to apartment managers
  • Code Compliance Tip: "Keeping Rental Units and Tenants Warm and Dry" NEW!

Additional information on housing and zoning issues is available in the 600-Series of DPD Client Assistance Memos.

Translated Versions of Landlord-Tenant Information
Translated versions of three of the documents listed above have been bundled together and are available in nine languages below. These include CAM 604A, the summary of Seattle and Washington State landlord/tenant laws, and the apartment repair checklist.

  • Cambodian / Khmer - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Chinese / 中文 - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Korean / 한국어 - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Lao / Laotian / Phaasaa Laao - updated Dec. 22, 2006
  • Russian / русский язык - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Somali / af Soomaali - updated Dec. 22, 2006
  • Spanish / Español - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Tagalog - updated Dec. 14, 2006
  • Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt - updated Dec. 18, 2006

Printed copies of landlord/tenant information, both the translated versions and English versions, may be obtained from the DPD Public Resource Center (location and hours).

Interpreter Service
An interpreter service for the non-English speaking public is available to assist in obtaining these documents by calling (206) 615-0808.

Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Relocation Assistance
For information on just cause eviction and tenant relocation assistance, read:

  • Seattle's Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance - CAM #609
  • Terminating Tenancies Under the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance - CAM #610

Conflict Resolution Training for Landlords and Tenants NEW!
Trainings on dealing with difficult situations with landlords and tenants are available from the King County Dispute Resolution Center. See current offerings.

More Information

POWER OUTAGES: SAFETY TIPS
Find carbon monoxide facts from the Seattle-King County Health Department in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, Korean and Russian.

City Light offers brochures in multiple languages about what to do if your power goes out:

  • English
  • Chinese / 中文
  • Russian / русский язык
  • Spanish / Español
  • Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

Questions?
If you have questions, call the Landlord Complaint Line at (206) 615-0808.

Filing a Complaint
To file a landlord/tenant-related complaint with DPD, see Filing a Complaint about a Potential Code Violation.

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