59.18.220 - Termination of tenancy for a specified time -- Armed forces exception.

Termination of tenancy for a specified time — Armed forces exception.

(1) In all cases where premises are rented for a specified time, by express or implied contract, the tenancy shall be deemed terminated at the end of such specified time.

     (2) Any tenant who is a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, or that tenant's spouse or dependent, may terminate a tenancy for a specified time if the tenant receives reassignment or deployment orders. The tenant shall provide notice of the reassignment or deployment order to the landlord no later than seven days after receipt.

[2003 c 7 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 207 § 22.]

Notes: Effective date -- 2003 c 7: See note following RCW 59.18.200.