The bill amends RCW 59.18.063 to require landlords to accept various forms of payment for rent, including personal checks, cashier's checks, and money orders, while allowing them to refuse cash payments. It mandates that landlords provide receipts for cash payments and written receipts for other forms of payment upon tenant request. A significant addition is the requirement that, in the event of a late rental payment, landlords must continue to accept any previously agreed-upon payment methods as well as those accepted during the tenancy.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section clarifying that partial payments of past-due rent do not reinstate the lease or dismiss any ongoing unlawful detainer actions unless there is a written agreement between the landlord and tenant. It also specifies that partial payments do not affect the five-court-day deadline for full payment in unlawful detainer proceedings. This legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for both landlords and tenants regarding rental payments and the implications of partial payments.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 59.18.063