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Bill > SB5899
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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to adding to the list of provisions prohibited 2 from rental agreements; and amending RCW 59.18.230. 3
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.230) to add new prohibited provisions in rental agreements. Specifically, it prohibits landlords from including clauses that: (1) waive or forgo a tenant's rights to bring or participate in any legal action against the landlord; (2) require the tenant to pay for nonessential services; and (3) mandate electronic-only rent payments. The bill also specifies that any prohibited provisions in a rental agreement are unenforceable, and tenants can recover damages if the landlord knowingly uses such prohibited provisions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM. (on 01/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5899&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 12/26/2023 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5899%20SBR%20HSG%20TA%2024.pdf | 01/18/2024 |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5899%20SBA%20HSG%2024.pdf | 01/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5899.pdf | 12/26/2023 |
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