Washington

Security deposit

Your landlord had 30 days to return your deposit or list the deductions in writing. If they were late or kept it wrongly, if they miss the 30 days they lose the right to keep any of it, and a court can add up to twice the deposit.

Return deadline30 days

If the landlord is late or keeps it wronglyLandlord who misses the deadline forfeits the right to retain any portion; a court may award up to twice the amount of the deposit, plus court costs and attorney fees

Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.280 · Verified 2026-10-21 · Read the statute

Verified directly from app.leg.wa.gov text: within 30 days after termination and vacation. HB 1074 raised the deadline from 21 to 30 days effective July 23, 2023 — tables still showing 21 days are stale.

Gift card cash back

After you buy something with your gift certificate, if less than $5 is left, you can demand that money in cash.

Cash backless than $5 after a purchase

The ruleIf after a purchase the remaining value of a gift certificate is less than $5, the gift certificate must be redeemable in cash for its remaining value on demand of the bearer.

Wash. Rev. Code § 19.240.020(3) · Verified 2026-10-21 · Read the statute

Verified directly from app.leg.wa.gov text, § 19.240.020(3).

Final paycheck

Your final pay is due by the next regular payday after you leave, whether you quit or were fired. Willful withholding can double it.

If firedBy the end of the pay period (the next regular payday)

If you quitBy the end of the pay period (the next regular payday)

Late-pay penaltyDouble damages for willful withholding, plus interest and attorney fees (§ 49.48.060)

Wash. Rev. Code §§ 49.48.010, 49.48.060 · Verified 2026-10-21 · Read the statute

Verified from § 49.48.010 summaries: one deadline for every separation type. Collective-bargaining and multi-employer exceptions are stated in the statute.