MORE REGULATION?

That there are four bills regarding rentals currently under consideration by the legislature? 

House Bill 1300 adds requirements for tenant deposit accounting, some of which could make it harder for landlords to deduct charges from a tenant’s deposit.

The full bill and link to submit a comment can be found here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1300

Senate Bill 5576 would modify the eviction processes and programs.  Tenants who have received three or more pay or vacate notices in the period of 12 months currently are ineligible for certain benefits assistance programs; the proposed legislation would remove that ineligibility.

The full bill and link to submit a comment can be found here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5576

House Bill 1593 would expand the landlord mitigation program to include victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking.

The full bill and link to submit a comment can be found here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1593

House Bill 2017 would prohibit landlords from advertising or operating a rental as “crime free.”  It would also prohibit landlords from requesting criminal history from a potential tenant or denying tenancy based on criminal history.  The maximum penalty for violations would be $7,500 per person.

The full bill and link to submit a comment can be found here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2017

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