Wash. Rev. Code § 18.86.070

Current through 2024

Section 18.86.070 - Duration of agency relationship

(1) The agency relationships established pursuant to this chapter continue until the earliest of the following:

(a) Completion of performance by the broker;

(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;

(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or

(d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party.

(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duty:

(a) To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and

(b) To not disclose confidential information.

RCW 18.86.070

Amended by 2023 c 318,§ 7, eff. 1/1/2024.

Amended by 2013 c 58,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2013.

1997 c 217 § 5; 1996 c 179 § 7.

Effective date- 2023 c 318 : See note following RCW 18.86.010.

Real estate agency pamphlet-1997 c 217 ss 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.

Effective date-1997 c 217 ss 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.