Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21 § 59.21.070
Rental agreement -- Covenants.
Operative Text
If the rental agreement includes a covenant by the landlord as described in *RCW 59.20.060 (1)(g)(i), the covenant runs with the land and is binding upon the purchasers, successors, and assigns of the landlord.
Under Washington's manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant law, specifically Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.070, when a landlord's rental agreement contains a covenant of the type described in RCW 59.20.060(1)(g)(i), that covenant is not merely a personal promise between the original parties. Instead, it 'runs with the land,' meaning it automatically transfers to anyone who later buys, inherits, or otherwise acquires the property. New owners and their successors are bound by the covenant to the same extent as the original landlord.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.070 should be aware that any covenant of the type referenced in RCW 59.20.060(1)(g)(i) included in a rental agreement does not disappear upon a sale or transfer of the property. Compliant operators typically disclose the existence of such covenants to prospective purchasers and ensure that sale or transfer documents reflect these ongoing obligations. Buyers and their legal representatives generally review rental agreements for such covenants as part of due diligence, since the obligation passes automatically by operation of law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in manufactured or mobile home communities benefit from Wash. Rev. Code § 59.21.070 because it ensures that a landlord's covenant under RCW 59.20.060(1)(g)(i) remains enforceable even if the park changes ownership. If a new owner attempts to disregard a covenant that was part of the original rental agreement, a tenant may have grounds to raise that covenant as a defense or basis for a complaint, since the law binds purchasers, successors, and assigns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Washington's manufactured housing laws can help residents understand what options may be available when a property transfer is involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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