What if a Washington tenant cures the violation during the notice period?
If the notice is a "pay or quit" or "cure or quit" notice and the tenant pays the full rent owed (or fully cures the lease violation) within the statutory cure period (14 days for pay-or-quit under RCW 59.12.030, 10 days for violations), the eviction is stopped. The landlord cannot accept partial payment and still proceed; in most Washington courts, accepting any partial cure amounts to waiver of the notice. If the notice is a "no-cause" or termination notice (not for breach), there is no cure right; the tenant must vacate at the end of the period. The cure must be complete and timely. Even one day late or one dollar short can be enough for the landlord to proceed to court, depending on the state.
Source: Washington eviction statute
This is an informational answer based on Washington eviction statute as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Washington-licensed attorney.