If you’re a landlord or plan to become one, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities. Find legal and professional support, information about tenant protections, and programs for affordable upgrades.
As a landlord in our City, you’re responsible for complying with the following rules and requirements.
To operate a rental unit in our City, you’ll need a business license. Apply for your license online from the Department of Revenue.
You’ll need to give each of your tenants a copy of our Renting in SeaTac Guide(PDF, 226KB). It explains:
Information on landlord and tenant rights, eviction, deposits, repairs, and notices.
Easy-to-understand legal information on landlord–tenant laws. While they focus on helping tenants focused, their website can help you know how to stay in compliance with state laws and rules.
Financial support for landlords who rent to tenants using rental assistance. Covers up to $5,000 in damages and $1,000 in upgrades.
Helps resolve disagreements between landlords and manufactured or mobile home owners under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord–Tenant Act.
Links and resources for landlords and tenants in manufactured housing communities.
Provides legal forms, education, legislative advocacy, and support for independent landlords.
Offers lease agreements, forms, educational webinars, a member forum, and local and state advocacy.
Represents multifamily housing providers, offering training, networking, and industry advocacy.
Represents and advocates for managers of single-family and small residential properties.
Hosts educational programs like Rent Smart and ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! to educate tenants and help landlords understand tenant rights.
Primarily serves tenants but helps landlords understand tenant rights and legal responsibilities through its hotline and educational materials.
Helps fund high-efficiency equipment upgrades such as heat pumps. Only for owners and operators of affordable housing buildings with four or more residential units.
Rebates for energy efficient upgrades to multifamily housing.
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