Bill > HB1204

This bill addresses senior shared housing in manufactured home communities by amending existing Washington state laws to explicitly protect the rights of tenants aged 55 and older to have at least one roommate. The legislation allows seniors to engage in homesharing arrangements that involve exchanging services like cooking, housework, or gardening for room and board or financial compensation, without violating the community's age restrictions. Specifically, the bill modifies three sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 59.20.060, 59.20.070, and 59.20.130) to prohibit landlords from preventing seniors from having a roommate and requiring landlords to provide written notice to tenants about this right when signing or renewing a lease. The changes aim to provide more flexible housing options for older adults by allowing them to share their manufactured or mobile home with a roommate, potentially helping seniors offset living costs, provide companionship, and receive assistance with daily tasks while maintaining their independent living arrangement.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1204&Year=2025&Initiative=false