Rental Property Rules in Yakima, WA (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Yakima, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Repairs & Habitability
Yakima's property maintenance code requires every landlord who rents dwelling or sleeping units to supply heat maintaining at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms during cold weather.
Yakima Rental Units Minimum 65°F Heat Rule
Some RestrictionsYakima Municipal Code § 11.40.602.3
602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, whether expressed or implied, is required to furnish heat to the occupants thereof with an approved heat source during cold weather periods that will maintain a minimum temperature of 65° F (18° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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