An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed writing that by its terms gives assurance it will be held open is not revocable, for lack of consideration, during the time stated or, if no time is stated, for a reasonable time, but in no event may the period of irrevocability exceed three months. Any such term of assurance on a form supplied by the offeree must be separately signed by the offeror.
[1993 c 230 § 2A-205.]

NOTES:

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

Firm offers. (Effective January 1, 2024.)

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Terms Used In Washington Code 62A.2A-205

  • 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
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed record that by its terms gives assurance it will be held open is not revocable, for lack of consideration, during the time stated or, if no time is stated, for a reasonable time, but in no event may the period of irrevocability exceed three months. Any such term of assurance on a form supplied by the offeree must be separately signed by the offeror.
[ 2023 c 266 § 307; 1993 c 230 § 2A-205.]

NOTES:

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