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RCW rcw-36-102
Chapter 36.102 RCW: STADIUM AND EXHIBITION CENTERS
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STADIUM AND EXHIBITION CENTERS
Sections HTMLPDF 36.102.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 36.102.020Public stadium authorityâCreationâPowers and dutiesâTransfer of property. HTMLPDF 36.102.030Public stadium authorityâBoard of directorsâAppointmentâTermsâVacancyâRemoval. HTMLPDF 36.102.040Public stadium authority advisory committeeâAppointmentâReview and comment on proposed lease agreement. HTMLPDF 36.102.050Public stadium authorityâPowers and dutiesâAcquisition, construction, ownership, remodeling, maintenance, equipping, reequipping, repairing, and operation of stadium and exhibition centerâContracts and agreements regarding ownership and operationâEmployees unclassifiedâSupplemental public works contracting proceduresâCharges and feesâGifts, grants, and donationsâPrevailing wage and women and minority-business participation. HTMLPDF 36.102.060Public stadium authorityâPowers and dutiesâSiteâProject scopeâDesign and specificationâUse of professional servicesâBudgetâFinancing structureâDevelopment agreementâLease agreementâProfit-sharing discussionâMaster tenant funds for Olympics and world cupâStadium schedulingâSuper Bowl acquisitionâMitigationâDemolition filmingâPermanent seat licenses. HTMLPDF 36.102.070Deferral of taxesâApplication by public stadium authorityâDepartment of revenue approvalâRepaymentâSchedulesâInterestâDebt for taxesâInformation not confidential. HTMLPDF 36.102.080Naming rightsâUse of revenues. HTMLPDF 36.102.090Donated moneys. HTMLPDF 36.102.100Construction agreementsâProperty assemblyâDemolition of existing structures. HTMLPDF 36.102.110Property acquisition and sale. HTMLPDF 36.102.120Public stadium authority board of directorsâTravel and business expensesâResolution on payment and proceduresâOperating budget report. HTMLPDF 36.102.130Public stadium authority officers and employeesâExpenses. HTMLPDF 36.102.140Public stadium authority board of directorsâCompensationâWaiver. HTMLPDF 36.102.150Public stadium authorityâLiability insurance. HTMLPDF 36.102.160Public stadium authorityâDefense of suit, claim, or proceeding against officer or employeeâCostsâAttorneys' feesâObligationâException. HTMLPDF 36.102.170Information preparation and distribution. HTMLPDF 36.102.180Public stadium authorityâEmployee positionsâWages and benefitsâInsurance of employees, board members. HTMLPDF 36.102.190Public stadium authorityâSecuring servicesâService provider agreementâResolutions setting procedures. HTMLPDF 36.102.200Public stadium authorityâConfidentiality of financial information. HTMLPDF 36.102.800Referendum only measure for taxes for stadium and exhibition centerâLimiting legislation upon failure to approveâ1997 c 220. HTMLPDF 36.102.801Legislation as opportunity for voter's decisionâNot indication of legislators' personal vote on referendum proposalâ1997 c 220. HTMLPDF 36.102.802ContingencyâNull and voidâTeam affiliate's agreement for reimbursement for electionâ1997 c 220. HTMLPDF 36.102.803ReferendumâSubmittalâExplanatory statementâVoters' pamphletâVoting proceduresâCanvassing and certificationâReimbursement of counties for costsâNo other elections on stadium and exhibition centerâ1997 c 220.
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RCW rcw-39-004
Chapter 39.04 RCW: PUBLIC WORKS
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Sections HTMLPDF 39.04.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 39.04.015Adjustment to bid priceâConditions. HTMLPDF 39.04.020Plans and specificationsâEstimatesâPublicationâEmergencies. HTMLPDF 39.04.040Work to be executed according to plansâSupplemental plans. HTMLPDF 39.04.050Contents of original estimates. HTMLPDF 39.04.060Supplemental estimates. HTMLPDF 39.04.070Account and record of cost. HTMLPDF 39.04.080Certified copy to be filedâEngineers' certificate. HTMLPDF 39.04.100Records open to public inspectionâCertified copies. HTMLPDF 39.04.105Competitive biddingâWritten protestsâNotice of contract execution. HTMLPDF 39.04.107Competitive biddingâBidder claiming error. HTMLPDF 39.04.110Penalty for false entries. HTMLPDF 39.04.120Change orders due to environmental protection requirementsâCostsâDispute resolution. HTMLPDF 39.04.130Application of RCW 39.04.120. HTMLPDF 39.04.133State capital improvement or construction projectsâProduct standards. HTMLPDF 39.04.135Demolition projectsâRecycling or reuse of materials. HTMLPDF 39.04.151Small works rosterâState agencies, authorized local governments may establishâMunicipal research and services centerâRules. HTMLPDF 39.04.152Uniform small works roster provisionsâInvitations for bidsâRetainage, performance bondsâBid quotationsâList of small works contracts awarded. HTMLPDF 39.04.154Capital projects advisory review boardâReviewâRecommendations. HTMLPDF 39.04.160Contracts subject to requirements established under office of minority and women's business enterprises. HTMLPDF 39.04.162Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses. HTMLPDF 39.04.170Application of chapter to performance-based contracts for energy equipment. HTMLPDF 39.04.175Application of chapter to certain agreements relating to water pollution control, solid waste handling facilities. HTMLPDF 39.04.180Trench excavationsâSafety systems required. HTMLPDF 39.04.190Purchase contract processâOther than formal sealed bidding. HTMLPDF 39.04.200Small works roster or purchase contractsâListing of contracts awarded required. HTMLPDF 39.04.210Correctional facilities construction and repairâFindings. HTMLPDF 39.04.220Correctional facilities construction and repairâUse of general contractor/construction manager method for awarding contractsâDemonstration projects. HTMLPDF 39.04.230Correctional facilities construction and repairâAlternative contracting method to remain in force until contracts completed. HTMLPDF 39.04.235Public works contractsâUnit priced contractsâWhen authorizedâBidding requirements. HTMLPDF 39.04.240Public works contractsâAwarding of attorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 39.04.250Payments received on account of work performed by subcontractorâDisputed amountsâRemedies. HTMLPDF 39.04.260Private construction performed pursuant to contract for rental, lease, or purchase by stateâMust comply with prevailing wage law. HTMLPDF 39.04.270Electronic data processing and telecommunications systemsâMunicipalitiesâAcquisition methodâCompetitive negotiationâFindings, intent. HTMLPDF 39.04.280Competitive bidding requirementsâExemptions. HTMLPDF 39.04.290Contracts for building engineering systems. HTMLPDF 39.04.300Apprenticeship training programsâPurpose. HTMLPDF 39.04.310Apprenticeship training programsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 39.04.320Apprenticeship training programsâPublic works contractsâAdjustment of specific projectsâReport and collection of agency dataâApprenticeship utilization advisory committee created. HTMLPDF 39.04.330Use of wood productsâCompliance with chapter 39.35D RCW. HTMLPDF 39.04.340Apprenticeship and training council outreach effort. HTMLPDF 39.04.350Bidder responsibility criteriaâSworn statementâSupplemental criteria. HTMLPDF 39.04.360Payment of undisputed claimsâChange ordersâCivil actions for violations. HTMLPDF 39.04.370Contract requirementsâOff-site prefabricated itemsâSubmission of information. HTMLPDF 39.04.380Nonresident contractors. HTMLPDF 39.04.400Repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges. HTMLPDF 39.04.410Public works projectsâPollinator habitat. HTMLPDF 39.04.420Signage for 988 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. HTMLPDF 39.04.430Prompt paymentâCapital projects advisory review boardâReviewâRecommendations. HTMLPDF 39.04.440Prompt paymentâCapital projects advisory review boardâConsiderations. HTMLPDF 39.04.900Rights may not be waivedâConstructionâ1992 c 223. HTMLPDF 39.04.901Applicationâ1992 c 223. NOTES:
Buildings, earthquake standards for construction: Chapter 70.86 RCW.
Counties, purchasing departments, competitive bids: RCW 36.32.235 through 36.32.270.
County road equipment and materials: RCW 36.82.100 through 36.82.120.
County roads and bridgesâPlans, approval, bids, etc.: Chapter 36.77 RCW.
Liens for labor, materials, taxes on public works: Chapter 60.28 RCW.
MunicipalitiesâEnergy audits and efficiency: RCW 43.19.691.
Port district contracts: Chapter 53.08 RCW.
Public buildings, provision to be made for aged and individuals with disabilities: Chapter 70.92 RCW.
Second-class city or town, public contracts: RCW 35.23.352.
State highway construction and maintenance: Chapter 47.28 RCW.
Suppression of competitive bidding on public works, penalty: RCW 9.18.120 through 9.18.150.
Traffic control at worksites: RCW 47.36.200.
Workers' compensation law applicable to contracts for public works: RCW 51.12.050, 51.12.070.
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RCW rcw-59-018
Chapter 59.18 RCW: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT
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Sections HTMLPDF 59.18.010Short title. HTMLPDF 59.18.020Rights and remediesâObligation of good faith imposed. HTMLPDF 59.18.030Definitions. HTMLPDF 59.18.040Living arrangements exempted from chapter. HTMLPDF 59.18.050Jurisdiction of district and superior courts. HTMLPDF 59.18.055NoticeâAlternative procedureâCourt's jurisdiction limitedâApplication to chapter 59.20 RCW. HTMLPDF 59.18.057NoticeâForm. HTMLPDF 59.18.058NoticeâTranslated versionsâLegal or advocacy resource information. HTMLPDF 59.18.060LandlordâDuties. HTMLPDF 59.18.063LandlordâWritten receipts for payments made by tenant. HTMLPDF 59.18.065LandlordâCopy of written rental agreement to tenant. HTMLPDF 59.18.070LandlordâFailure to perform dutiesâNotice from tenantâContentsâTime limits for landlord's remedial action. HTMLPDF 59.18.075Seizure of illegal drugsâNotification of landlord. HTMLPDF 59.18.080Payment of rent condition to exercising remediesâExceptions. HTMLPDF 59.18.085Rental of condemned or unlawful dwellingâTenant's remediesâRelocation assistanceâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.090Landlord's failure to remedy defective conditionâTenant's choice of actions. HTMLPDF 59.18.100Landlord's failure to carry out dutiesâRepairs effected by tenantâProcedureâDeduction of cost from rentâLimitations. HTMLPDF 59.18.110Failure of landlord to carry out dutiesâDetermination by court or arbitratorâJudgment against landlord for diminished rental value and repair costsâEnforcement of judgmentâReduction in rent under certain conditions. HTMLPDF 59.18.115Substandard and dangerous conditionsâNotice to landlordâGovernment certificationâEscrow account. HTMLPDF 59.18.120Defective conditionâUnfeasible to remedy defectâTermination of tenancy. HTMLPDF 59.18.125Inspections by local municipalitiesâFrequencyâNumber of rental properties inspectedâNoticeâAppealsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.130Duties of tenant. HTMLPDF 59.18.140Reasonable obligations or restrictionsâTenant's duty to conformâLandlord's duty to provide written notice in increase of rent. HTMLPDF 59.18.150Landlord's right of entryâPurposesâSearches by fire officialsâSearches by code enforcement officials for inspection purposesâConditions. HTMLPDF 59.18.160Landlord's remedies if tenant fails to remedy defective condition. HTMLPDF 59.18.170Landlord to give notice if tenant fails to carry out dutiesâLate fees. HTMLPDF 59.18.180Tenant's failure to comply with statutory dutiesâLandlord to give tenant written notice of noncomplianceâLandlord's remedies. HTMLPDF 59.18.190Notice to tenant to remedy nonconformance. HTMLPDF 59.18.200Tenancy from month to month or for rental periodâEnd of tenancyâArmed forces exceptionâExclusion of childrenâConversion to condominiumâDemolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premisesâNotice. HTMLPDF 59.18.210Tenancies from year to year except under written contract. HTMLPDF 59.18.220End of tenancy for a specified timeâArmed forces exception. HTMLPDF 59.18.230Waiver of chapter provisions prohibitedâProvisions prohibited from rental agreementâDistress for rent abolishedâDetention of personal property for rentâRemedies. HTMLPDF 59.18.240Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlordâProhibited. HTMLPDF 59.18.250Reprisals or retaliatory actions by landlordâPresumptionsâRebuttalâCosts. HTMLPDF 59.18.253Deposit to secure occupancy by tenantâLandlord's dutiesâViolation. HTMLPDF 59.18.255Source of incomeâLandlords prohibited from certain actsâViolationâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.257Screening of prospective tenantsâNotice to prospective tenantâCostsâAdverse action noticeâViolation. HTMLPDF 59.18.260Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenantâWritten rental agreement to specify terms and conditions for retention by landlordâWritten checklist required. HTMLPDF 59.18.270Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenantâDeposit by landlord in trust accountâReceiptâRemedies under foreclosureâClaims. HTMLPDF 59.18.280Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenantâStatement and notice of basis for retentionâRemedies for landlord's failure to make refundâException. HTMLPDF 59.18.283Moneys paid by tenantâLandlord must apply toward rentâTenant's right to possessionâInstallment payment plans. HTMLPDF 59.18.285Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as depositâWritten rental agreement requiredâRemedies. HTMLPDF 59.18.290Removal or exclusion of tenant from premisesâHolding over or excluding landlord from premises after termination dateâAttorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 59.18.300Termination of tenant's utility servicesâTenant causing loss of landlord provided utility services. HTMLPDF 59.18.310Default in rentâAbandonmentâLiability of tenantâLandlord's remediesâSale of tenant's property by landlord, deceased tenant exception. HTMLPDF 59.18.312Writ of restitutionâStorage and sale of tenant's propertyâUse of proceeds from saleâService by sheriff, form. HTMLPDF 59.18.315Mediation of disputes by independent third party. HTMLPDF 59.18.320ArbitrationâAuthorizedâExceptionsâNoticeâProcedure. HTMLPDF 59.18.330ArbitrationâApplicationâHearingsâDecisions. HTMLPDF 59.18.340ArbitrationâFee. HTMLPDF 59.18.350ArbitrationâCompletion of arbitration after giving notice. HTMLPDF 59.18.352Threatening behavior by tenantâTermination of agreementâWritten noticeâFinancial obligations. HTMLPDF 59.18.354Threatening behavior by landlordâTermination of agreementâFinancial obligations. HTMLPDF 59.18.360Exemptions. HTMLPDF 59.18.363Unlawful detainer actionâDistressed home, previously. HTMLPDF 59.18.365Unlawful detainer actionâSummonsâForm. HTMLPDF 59.18.367Unlawful detainer actionâLimited dissemination authorized, when. HTMLPDF 59.18.368Unlawful detainer actionâResidential tenancies. HTMLPDF 59.18.369Unlawful detainer actionâHousing court commissioner duties. HTMLPDF 59.18.370Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actionsâWrit of restitutionâApplicationâOrderâHearing. HTMLPDF 59.18.380Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actionsâWrit of restitutionâAnswerâOrderâStayâBond. HTMLPDF 59.18.390Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actionsâWrit of restitutionâServiceâTenant's bondâNotice. HTMLPDF 59.18.400Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actionsâWrit of restitutionâAnswer of defendant. HTMLPDF 59.18.410Forcible entry or detainer or unlawful detainer actionsâNotice of defaultâWrit of restitutionâJudgmentâExecution. HTMLPDF 59.18.412Forcible or unlawful detainer proceeding. HTMLPDF 59.18.415Applicability to certain single-family dwelling leases. HTMLPDF 59.18.420RCW 59.12.090, 59.12.100, 59.12.121, and 59.12.170 inapplicable. HTMLPDF 59.18.430Applicability to prior, existing or future leases. HTMLPDF 59.18.435Applicability to proprietary leases. HTMLPDF 59.18.440Relocation assistance for low-income tenantsâCertain cities, towns, counties, municipal corporations authorized to require. HTMLPDF 59.18.450Relocation assistance for low-income tenantsâPayments not considered incomeâEligibility for other assistance not affected. HTMLPDF 59.18.500Gang-related activityâLegislative findings, declarations, and intent. HTMLPDF 59.18.510Gang-related activityâNotice and demand the landlord commence unlawful detainer actionâPetition to courtâAttorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 59.18.550Drug and alcohol free housingâProgram of recoveryâTermsâApplication of chapter. HTMLPDF 59.18.570Victim protectionâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 59.18.575Victim protectionâNotice to landlordâTermination of rental agreementâProcedures. HTMLPDF 59.18.580Victim protectionâLimitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions. HTMLPDF 59.18.585Victim protectionâPossession of dwelling unitâExclusion of othersâNew lock or key. HTMLPDF 59.18.590Death of a tenantâDesignated person. HTMLPDF 59.18.595Death of a tenantâLandlord dutiesâDisposition of property proceduresâLiability. HTMLPDF 59.18.610InstallmentsâDeposits, nonrefundable fees, and last month's rentâStatutory penalty. HTMLPDF 59.18.620Definitions applicable to RCW 59.18.625 and 59.18.630. HTMLPDF 59.18.625Late fees, charges for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020, and six months after eviction moratorium expirationâViolationsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.630Eviction moratoriumâUnpaid rentâRepayment plansâRental assistance. HTMLPDF 59.18.640Indigent tenants. HTMLPDF 59.18.650Eviction of tenant, refusal to continue tenancy, end of periodic tenancyâCauseâNoticeâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.670Security depositâLandlord waiver, disclosure formâFee in lieuâClaims for lossesâJudicial action, collection activityâViolation. HTMLPDF 59.18.700LandlordâProhibition on certain rent increasesâNoticeâEnforcementâPenalties. HTMLPDF 59.18.710LandlordâProhibition on certain rent increasesâExemptions. HTMLPDF 59.18.720LandlordâNotice of rent increasesâForm. HTMLPDF 59.18.730Online landlord resource center. HTMLPDF 59.18.900Severabilityâ1973 1st ex.s. c 207. HTMLPDF 59.18.911Effective dateâ1989 c 342. HTMLPDF 59.18.912ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Reviser's note: This chapter was revised pursuant to Wash. Ass'n of Apartment Ass'ns v. Evans, 88 Wn.2d 563, 564 P.2d 788 (1977), which declared invalid the fourteen item and section vetoes to 1973 Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 2226 (1973 1st ex.s. c 207).
Filing fees for unlawful detainer actions: RCW 36.18.012.
Smoke detection devices in dwelling units required: RCW 43.44.110.
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Chapter 64.44 RCW: CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES
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Sections HTMLPDF 64.44.005Legislative finding. HTMLPDF 64.44.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 64.44.020ReportingâWarningâNoticeâDuties of local health officer. HTMLPDF 64.44.030Order declaring property unfit and prohibiting useâNoticeâHearingâEmergency order. HTMLPDF 64.44.040Orders declaring property unfit and prohibiting useâCity, county actionâEntrance upon property prohibited. HTMLPDF 64.44.050Decontamination, demolition, or disposal by ownerâRequirements and procedureâCostsâDecontamination timeline. HTMLPDF 64.44.060Certification of contractors, supervisors, or workersâDenial, suspension, revocation, or restrictions on certificateâPenaltiesâFees. HTMLPDF 64.44.070Rules and standardsâChapter administration, property decontamination. HTMLPDF 64.44.075Annual evaluation and inspection of decontamination projects. HTMLPDF 64.44.080Civil liabilityâImmunity. HTMLPDF 64.44.900ApplicationâOther remedies.
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