Washington Commercial Lease Agreement

For non-payment of commercial rent, the landlord serves a 3-day notice to pay or vacate. If unpaid, the landlord files an unlawful detainer action in Superior Court or District Court depending on the claim amount. Washington's commercial eviction process typically takes 3–6 weeks for uncontested matters.

No. Washington has no commercial rent control at the state or local level. Commercial lease rents, escalation clauses, and renewal terms are freely negotiated between landlord and tenant.

Washington's Business and Occupation tax applies to commercial rental income at the 'service and other activities' rate (currently 1.5%). Commercial landlords must register with the Washington Department of Revenue and file regular B&O tax returns reporting gross rental receipts.

Washington courts enforce holdover provisions as written. Specify whether holdover creates a month-to-month tenancy or a tenancy at sufferance, and set a holdover rent rate (typically 125–150% of last month's rent to discourage unauthorized holdovers). Failure to address holdover can create legal uncertainty.