Washington Revised Code Title 59. Landlord and Tenant § 59.18.570. Victim protection--Definitions (Effective until July 1, 2022)

(1) “Credit reporting agency” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 19.182.010(5).

(2) “Domestic violence” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 26.50.010.

(3) “Household member” means a child or adult residing with the tenant other than the perpetrator of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

(4) “Landlord” has the same meaning as in RCW 59.l8.030 and includes the landlord's employees.

(5) “Qualified third party” means any of the following people acting in their official capacity:

(6) “Sexual assault” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 70.125.030.

(7) “Stalking” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 9A.46.110.

(8) “Tenant screening service provider” means any nongovernmental agency that provides, for a fee, background information on prospective tenants to landlords.

(9) “Unlawful harassment” has the same meaning as in RCW 10.14.020 and also includes any request for sexual favors to a tenant or household member in return for a change in or performance of any or all terms of a lease or rental agreement.