Did you know... January 28, 2019

WASHINGTON STATE CONSIDERS MORE RENTAL REGULATIONS

Senate Bill 5600 would include some significant changes to Residential Landlord Tenant Act.  The potential changes would:

Change the pay rent or vacate notice from 3 days to 14.

Remove the option of a set term lease that expires at the end of term; a notice to vacate would always be required. 

Require a 60-day notice for all rent increases.

Allow a tenant to cure any judgment for non-payment within five court days by paying the principal amount of the judgment. This would reinstate their tenancy.

Increase the penalty for a landlord deliberately including prohibited provisions in a rental agreement from $500 to one month’s rent or treble damages, whichever is greater.  

Require landlords to provide estimates or invoices for charges for damages in deposit accountings.

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