Tacoma, Washington
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RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Tacoma rentals in one workspace, with Washington rules built into every lease it drafts.
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Renting in Tacoma
The Rental Housing Code adds some specific requirements, but demand remains very high.
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: North End, Stadium District, Proctor, Hilltop, South Tacoma, Central Tacoma.
Washington rules that apply in Tacoma
- Security deposit limit
- No statutory limit
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 30 days
- Deposit interest
- Not required
- Notice before entry
- 2 days' written notice; 1 day to show the unit to buyers or renters
- Ending a month-to-month
- Landlord needs just cause (RCW 59.18.650); tenant gives 20 days
- Notice before a rent increase
- 90 days' written notice (30 days if rent is income-based)
- Late fees
- No late fee if rent is paid within 5 days of due date; no state cap
- Rent control
- Statewide cap: lesser of 7% + CPI or 10%; 9.683% for 2026
General information from Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW ch. 59.18), last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Washington guide.
What RentMouse does for Tacoma landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.