{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-60.80.005","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 60.80.005","heading":"Definitions.","body":"Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:\n(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (1), \"charges\" include: (a) All lawful charges assessed by a utility operated under chapter 35.21, 35.67, 36.36, 36.89, 36.94, or 57.08 RCW, but not evidenced by a recorded lien, recorded covenant, recorded agreement, or special assessment roll filed with the city or county treasurer or assessor, and not billed and collected with property taxes; and (b) penalties and interest, and reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs of foreclosure if foreclosure proceedings have been commenced.\n(2) \"Closing agent\" means an escrow agent as defined in *RCW 18.44.011(6) or a person exempt from licensing requirements under RCW 18.44.021, handling the escrow on the sale of the real property.\n(3) \"Real estate agent\" means a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, associate real estate broker, or person as defined in **RCW 18.85.010 (1) through (4).\n(4) \"Business day\" means a day the offices of the county or counties in which the utility in question provides service are open for business.","path":["Title 60","Chapter 60.80"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=60.80.005","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:37:24Z","sha256":"d2ada118aba5d973e0003bad88b08e1e0a83ff1d799c5614ceb6435840273794","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-60.76.050","next":"us-wa/rcw-60.80.010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}