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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
02/21/2019
02/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protecting tenants in residential tenancies;1amending RCW 59.18.040, 59.18.220, 61.24.060, 59.18.250, 59.18.230,2and 59.18.280; reenacting and amending RCW 59.18.030; adding new3sections to chapter 59.18 RCW; creating a new section; and4prescribing penalties.5
AI Summary
This bill proposes several changes to protect tenants in residential tenancies. Key provisions include:
1. Establishing a work group to study and make recommendations on just cause evictions, including reviewing the residential landlord-tenant act and the notice required before terminating a tenancy.
2. Increasing the notice period for landlords to terminate a month-to-month tenancy from 20 days to 50 days, with exceptions for members of the armed forces.
3. Requiring landlords to provide at least 120 days' notice before terminating a tenancy due to plans to demolish, substantially rehabilitate, or change the use of the premises, with provisions for a civil penalty of up to 3 times the monthly rent for violating this requirement.
The bill aims to strengthen tenant protections by addressing the notice period for terminating tenancies and providing additional safeguards for tenants facing displacement due to redevelopment or change of use of the rental property.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5733&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5733&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5733-S.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5733.pdf |
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