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Seattle Municipal Code § 7.24.030

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Seattle Municipal Code § 7.24.030
Jurisdiction
Seattle (municipal)
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Any rental agreement entered into after the January 15, 2017 is subject to the requirements
of this subsection 7.24.030.C. Security deposits and non-refundable move-in fees are
prohibited unless authorized by and identified in a written rental agreement that:

1.

Describes the terms and conditions under which the security deposit or portion thereof
may be retained by the landlord. The landlord shall prepare and provide to the tenant
at the commencement of tenancy a written checklist or statement specifically describing
the condition and cleanliness of or existing damages to the dwelling unit at the time
of occupancy including damages to the premises and furnishings, which include but
are not limited to walls, floors, countertops, carpets, drapes, furniture, and appliances.
The checklist or statement shall be signed and dated by the landlord and the tenant,
and the tenant shall be provided with a copy of the signed checklist or statement.

2.

Describes the terms and conditions of the payment schedule for the security deposit
and non-refundable move-in fees pursuant to subsection 7.24.035.C.

D.

Any rental agreement entered into after January 15, 2017 is subject to the requirements
of this subsection 7.24.030.D. Any payment of last month's rent by the tenant to the
landlord shall be authorized by a written rental agreement that:

1.

Identifies the amount of the last month's rent; and

2.

Describes the terms and conditions of the payment schedule for the last month's rent
if the tenant elects to pay the last month's rent in installments as authorized by
Section 7.24.036.

E.