HB1124

Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Protecting Tenants From Excessive Rent And Related Fees By Providing At Least Six Months' Notice For Rent Increases Over A Certain Amount, Allowing Tenants The Right To Terminate A Tenancy Without Penalty, And Limiting Late Fees.

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The bill aims to protect tenants by requiring landlords to provide at least six months' notice for rent increases over a specified amount. It grants tenants the right to terminate a lease without penalty and limits late fees. This legislation seeks to prevent excessive rent hikes and unfair fees, enhancing tenant rights and stability in housing arrangements.

Bill Activity

2023-01-04: Prefiled for introduction.
2023-01-09: First reading, referred to Housing.
2023-01-12: Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 8:00 AM.
2023-01-26: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Housing at 8:00 AM.
2023-01-26: HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2023-01-26: Minority; do not pass.
2023-01-30: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
2023-03-02: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2023-03-13: Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
2024-01-08: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
2024-02-20: House Rules "X" file.

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Sponsors (1)

Strom Peterson (D)

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