In an effort to help all of us connected via the housing industry stay informed, we are providing links to legislative issues in progress. Tenants, landlords, and property managers can work together to create healthy regulations which improve our industry. We are concerned that many of the aspects of the proposed bills may discourage current and future single-family landlords from continuing to own rental property, increase the costs of renting for tenants and further reduce availability of housing. If you wish to discuss your concerns, please request a time to speak with Jamie. We are interested in hearing from both sides and helping our legislators make informed decisions.

Washington State Legislature Bills Related to Homes & Housing: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsbytopic/Results.aspx?year=2019&subject=HOMES%20AND%20HOUSING

Please make sure to also see the bills which may be listed under these other links - BUILDING CODES AND PERMITS; HOMELESS PERSONS; HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION; LANDLORD AND TENANT; LOW-INCOME PERSONS; MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES; REAL ESTATE AND REAL PROPERTY; RECORDS; TAXES - PROPERTY)

LINKS TO SOME INDIVIDUAL PROPOSED BILLS

House Bill 1440 Providing longer notice of rent increases: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1440&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1446 Addressing mediation under the residential landlord-tenant act: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1446&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1453 Concerning residential tenant protections: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1453&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1460 Concerning notice requirements for rent increases: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1460&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1462 Providing notice of plans to demolish, substantially rehabilitate, or change use of residential premises: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1462&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1463 Changing notice requirements with respect to tenancies in order to enhance stability for tenants: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1463&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1656 Protecting residents in residential tenancies: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1656&Initiative=false&Year=2019

House Bill 1694 Allowing tenants to pay certain sums in installments: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1694&Initiative=false&Year=2019

SB 5600 Concerning residential tenant protections: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5600&Initiative=false&Year=2019