Washington § 59.20.260 - Arbitration — Authorized — Selection of arbitrator — Procedure.

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§ 59.20.260. Arbitration — Authorized — Selection of arbitrator — Procedure.

(1) The landlord and tenant may agree in writing to submit a controversy arising under this chapter to arbitration. The agreement shall contain the name of the arbitrator agreed upon by the parties or the process for selecting the arbitrator.
(2) The arbitration shall be administered under this chapter and chapter 7.04A RCW.
[ 2005 c 433 s 47; 1984 c 58 s 13.]

Notes

Application—Captions not law—Savings—Effective date—2005 c 433: See RCW 7.04A.290 through 7.04A.310 and 7.04A.900.
Severability—1984 c 58: See note following RCW 59.20.200.

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