- Amount of Tenant Relocation Assistance Increased - updated Oct. 30, 2008
- Rights & Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants
- Translated Versions of Landlord-Tenant Information
- Interpreter Service
- Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Relocation
- Conflict Resolution Training
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"
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 Oct. 2, 2008
- Chinese / 中文 - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Korean / 한국어 - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Lao / Laotian / Phaasaa Laao - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Russian / русский язык - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Somali / af Soomaali - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Spanish / Español - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Tagalog - updated Oct. 2, 2008
- Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt - updated Oct. 2, 2008
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
Trainings on dealing with difficult situations with landlords and tenants are available from the King County Dispute Resolution Center. See current offerings.

