Bill > HB1088

This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to review and potentially revise the Washington State residential landlord-tenant act, with the goal of addressing evolving housing challenges. The task force will comprise 16 members representing diverse stakeholders, including legislators, property managers, real estate professionals, tenant advocates, housing developers, and government representatives. These members will study various aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship, such as rent increase limits, security deposits, eviction processes, lease compliance, tenant screening, and rental assistance. The legislature recognizes that current residential rental laws may not adequately reflect contemporary societal and economic conditions, and seeks to develop evidence-based recommendations for potential legislative updates. Concurrent with the task force's work, the bill imposes a 36-month moratorium preventing cities, code cities, and counties from creating new regulations related to the residential landlord-tenant relationship. The task force is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2027, and the task force itself will expire on July 1, 2029. This bill aims to foster a balanced and fair approach to housing regulations by bringing together multiple perspectives to comprehensively review and potentially reform existing residential tenancy laws.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1088&Year=2025&Initiative=false