Deposits
What is the security deposit limit in Washington?
Washington has no statewide dollar cap on the deposit amount, but the landlord must give a written move-in condition checklist and return the deposit within 30 days of move-out with an itemized statement. Seattle caps deposits at one month's rent.
By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed August 2026
The move-in checklist matters: without a written condition report signed at move-in, a landlord generally can't claim against your deposit for damage (RCW 59.18.260).