Yes!  RCW 59.18.575 allows a victim of DV, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking to break their lease within 90 days after an incident for their safety.  There are certain procedures that must be followed to use this get-out-of-lease card, though.  See our publication at https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/landlordtenant-issues-for-survivors-of-domest for more information and sample letters to use.

Jennifer Ammons

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Northwest Justice Project - Tacoma

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