If a court or arbitrator determines a defective condition as described in RCW 59.18.060 to be so substantial that it is unfeasible for the landlord to remedy the defect within the time allotted by RCW 59.18.070, and that the tenant should not remain in the dwelling unit in its defective condition, the court or arbitrator may authorize the termination of the tenancy: PROVIDED, That the court or arbitrator shall set a reasonable time for the tenant to vacate the premises.
RCW 59.18.120
Defective condition—Unfeasible to remedy defect—Termination of tenancy.
Known as the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
The act spans §§ 59–59 (94 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 171 Wash. App. 157 - Landis & Landis Construction, LLC v. Nation (2012)
Most recently applied in 171 Wash. App. 157 - Landis & Landis Construction, LLC v. Nation (October 2012)
1973 1st ex.s. c 207 s 12.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.