Washington’s eviction‑notice rules have now been amended in back‑to‑back legislative sessions, and the most significant change for landlords is coming in 2026: the certified‑mail requirement is eliminated effective June 11, 2026. 2025: HB 1003 Made Two Major Mailing‑Related Changes HB 1003 amended RCW 59.12.040 in 2025 and introduced two important shifts. Certified mail became mandatory. HB 1003 required that when a landlord uses substitute service or posting‑and‑mailing, the mailed copy must be sent “by certified mail, posted from within Washington state.” This was a major departure from the long‑standing rule. It also eliminated the old requirement—in place for over a […]
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