Bill Summary Allows a tenant to sue the housing provider if they: Violate any provision of RCW 59.18 or RCW 59.20 Engaged in "Unfair, deceptive or...
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Read PostBill Summary Requires housing providers to give between 180 and 220 days notice for all rent increases over 3% The bill specifies the increase...
Read PostBill Summary Authorizes cities and counties to create an affordable housing incentive program for housing rented at below market level. Multifamily...
Read PostVIEW SSB 5079 Bill Summary Requires manufactured/mobile home community (MHC) landlords to provide tenants with three years' notice before...
Read PostVIEW SHB 1100 Bill Summary Requires landlords to provide written notices of opportunity to purchase with respect to the sale or lease of a...
Read PostBill Summary Requires housing providers to provide a written checklist to the tenant in order to collect a security deposit Redefines the items on...
Read PostHousing Policy Preview: A look ahead to the 2022 legislative session Last year, when Washington state lawmakers convened for a historic 2021...
Read PostBill Summary Allows housing providers to apply for the Landlord Mitigation Fund for damage to the unit if their tenant vacated after being a...
Read PostMany of our members, either owners of multiple buildings or property management companies, have employees who manage day-to-day operations. As any...
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