Statutes: Washington

The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 59.18.575 through 59.18.585 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) “Credit reporting agency” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 19.182.010(5).

(2) “Domestic violence” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 7.105.010.

(3) “Household member” means a child or adult residing with the tenant other than the perpetrator of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

(4) “Landlord” has the same meaning as in RCW 59.l8.030 and includes the landlord’s employees.

(5) “Qualified third party” means any of the following people acting in their official capacity:

(a) Law enforcement officers;

(b) Persons subject to the provisions of chapter 18.120 RCW;

(c) Employees of a court of the state;

(d) Licensed mental health professionals or other licensed counselors;

(e) Employees of crime victim/witness programs as defined in RCW 7.69.020 who are trained advocates for the program; and

(f) Members of the clergy as defined in RCW 26.44.020.

(6) “Sexual assault” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 70.125.030.

(7) “Stalking” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 9A.46.110.

(8) “Tenant screening service provider” means any nongovernmental agency that provides, for a fee, background information on prospective tenants to landlords.

(9) “Unlawful harassment” has the same meaning as in RCW 7.105.010 and also includes any request for sexual favors to a tenant or household member in return for a change in or performance of any or all terms of a lease or rental agreement.