10 Things Yakima Valley Landlords (Not You) are Required by Law to Pay For

One of the benefits of renting vs. owning a home is if there's a repair to be done, you don't have to do it, and you shouldn't. It's up to management to keep the place you're paying rent for to keep it up to code. After all, it's what part of your rent is going to, so you may as well take advantage of it!

There are several instances where your landlord is supposed to replace something in your apartment or management-owned home that shouldn't be up to you to fix or replace. In Washington State, renters can rely on their landlords to handle repairs like leaky faucets and faulty heaters, ensuring their homes are safe and habitable. (See a full list of these below.)

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 Landlords in Washington are required by law to fix your faulty electrical outlets.

Washington State Landlords Repair Laws

Washington State Legislature RCW 59.18.060 states that if you're a tenant of a management-run complex, it's up to the landlord to fix or repair anything needed to make your residence "fit for human habitation."

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There are some things that you, the tenant, will have to provide as listed in the lease agreement including your own cleaning supplies to keep your place tidy or even if you accidentally cause a hole in the wall, if it's something you can patch up yourself.

However, your landlord may be able to handle that as well since they already have the tools to do it. It's worth asking if that happens to happen.