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HB 1368 Covid Rental Assistance
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session, Advocacy, COVID-19, Rental Assistance,
Apr 1

The Washington State Legislature passed HB 1368, which allocates $365 million in rental assistance to counties to distribute. Similar to the rental...

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HB 1496 Capital Gains Tax - DEAD
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Feb 5

VIEW HB 1496 Bill Summary HB 1496 would impose a 7 percent tax on capital gains for the sale of real property, with the exception of a primary...

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SSB 5160 Covid Eviction Ban & Mandatory Tenancy
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Feb 3

Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing certain tenant protections during and after public health emergencies, providing for legal...

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HB 1441 Covid Related Tenant Screening
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Feb 1

VIEW HB 1441 Bill Summary Prevents a housing provider from using unpaid rent or an eviction that occurred during any state or federal covid...

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HB 1300 Security Deposit Documentation - DEAD
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 25

Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises.

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HB 1332 Property Tax Deferral
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 22

Concerning property tax deferral during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HB 1236 Mandatory Lease Renewal
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 20

Protecting residential tenants from the beginning to end of their tenancies by penalizing the inclusion of unlawful lease provisions and limiting...

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HB 1277 Providing for an additional revenue source for eviction prevention and housing stability
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 19

VIEW SHB 1277 Bill Summary Establishes a $100 surcharge on recorded documents to fund various housing services. Creates the Eviction Prevention...

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SB 5139 Limiting rent increases after expiration of the governor's eviction moratorium. - DEAD
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 18

Limiting rent increases after expiration of the governor's eviction moratorium.

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HB 1228 Addressing residential landlord-tenant requirements in response to the pandemic - DEAD
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 18

VIEW HB 1228 Bill Summary Landlords may immediately file unlawful detainer actions following effective date 30 days after effective...

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SB 5079 Extending the closure notice period for manufactured / mobile home communities. - DEAD
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 15

Extending the closure notice period for manufactured/mobile home communities.

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HB 1035 Providing local government with options to grant rent relief and preserve affordable housing
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session,
Jan 15

Providing local governments with options to grant rent relief and preserve affordable housing in their communities.

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