RCW 64.35.315
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Ten-Year Structural Defects Warranty
Establishes a minimum ten-year warranty for structural defects in residential condominiums — any defect in materials and labor that results in the failure of a load-bearing part, and any defect causing structural damage that materially and adversely affects residential use. Enacted 2004 as part of Washington's condominium warranty framework. A construction-era protection — the warranty runs from the building's first decade, and no Washington statute requires structural inspection of a standing building after it expires.
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Statutory Text
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · LEG_WA_GOV
The minimum coverage for the structural defects warranty is ten years for: (1) Any defect in materials and labor that results in the failure of a load-bearing part of the condominium; and (2) Any defect which causes structural damage that materially and adversely affects the use of the condominium for residential occupancy. [ 2004 c 201 s 403 .]
Compliance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Condo buyers in Washington get a ten-year warranty against structural and load-bearing defects. After the warranty period, no Washington statute requires anyone to examine the building's structure again. |
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