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Laws current as of August 1, 2024 How recent must the incident of violence, stalking, or harassment be in order to qualify?
You must make the request to terminate the rental agreement, providing the proper notice and required documents, within ninety days of the domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking.1
1 R.C.W. § 59.18.575(1)(b)
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