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RLTA Statute in Derogation of the Common Law and Strictly Construed

Because “[c]hapters 59.12 and 59.18 RCW are statutes in derogation of the common law,” they “are strictly construed in favor of the tenant.” Randy Reynolds & Assocs., Inc. v. Harmon, 193 Wn.2d 143, 156 (2019).