Redmond has no mandatory rental registration or inspection program. Landlords must hold a city business license under RMC 5.08 and follow Washington RCW 59.18 habitability rules.
Unlike Seattle, Tukwila, and Burien which operate Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) programs, Redmond does not require separate rental property registration or proactive unit inspections. Rental properties in Redmond are subject to state habitability requirements under RCW 59.18.060, which mandates safe electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, weatherproofing, and structural conditions. The Redmond Fire Marshal enforces fire code compliance for multifamily buildings with four or more units. Property owners who rent residential units must obtain and maintain a Redmond general business license under RMC 5.08. The annual license fee is based on the number of employees, with minimum fees for small landlords. Code enforcement responds to tenant complaints about unsafe conditions on a reactive basis, coordinating with the Redmond Building Division for structural or habitability issues. Landlords must provide a copy of the RCW 59.18 summary to tenants at lease signing.
Operating a rental business without a Redmond business license: civil penalty under RMC 5.08. Habitability violations enforced under state law and local building codes.
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