Bill > HB2732

This bill expands the landlord mitigation program to alleviate the financial burden on victims attempting to flee domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing landlords to be reimbursed up to $5,000 from the landlord mitigation program account for damages to rental property when a tenant has terminated their rental agreement due to domestic violence, sexual assault, unlawful harassment, or stalking. 2. Prohibiting landlords from retaining any portion of a tenant's damage or security deposit or proceeding against the tenant to recover sums exceeding the tenant's deposit if the landlord seeks reimbursement from the mitigation program. 3. Requiring the Department of Commerce to provide a form on its website for landlords to apply for reimbursement under this new provision. 4. Making other technical changes to the landlord mitigation program to accommodate this expansion. The overall goal is to remove financial barriers for victims seeking safe, alternative housing and contribute to the general welfare of the state.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2732&Year=2019&Initiative=false