The affixing of a seal to a writing evidencing a lease contract or an offer to enter into a lease contract does not render the writing a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to the lease contract or offer.
[1993 c 230 § 2A-203.]

NOTES:

Effective date1993 c 230: See RCW 62A.11-110.

Seals inoperative. (Effective January 1, 2024.)

Terms Used In Washington Code 62A.2A-203

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
The affixing of a seal to a record evidencing a lease contract or an offer to enter into a lease contract does not render the record a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to the lease contract or offer.
[ 2023 c 266 § 306; 1993 c 230 § 2A-203.]

NOTES:

ConstructionEffective date2023 c 266: See notes following RCW 62A.12-101.
Effective date1993 c 230: See RCW 62A.11-110.