Bill > HB1915

This bill strengthens tenant protections by modifying several existing laws related to residential and manufactured home tenancies. Key provisions include expanding and clarifying the circumstances under which a landlord can evict a tenant, adding new protections for tenants facing eviction, and introducing additional requirements for eviction notices. Specifically, the bill adds provisions that: require more detailed and specific eviction notices; provide tenants with additional opportunities to remedy lease violations; create new affirmative defenses for tenants, such as a landlord's failure to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities; expand protections for tenants in federally backed housing or housing assistance programs; and introduce more stringent requirements for landlords seeking to end a tenancy. The bill also modifies court procedures for eviction cases, including lengthening potential repayment periods for back-owed rent and providing more flexibility for tenants to avoid eviction. These changes aim to provide greater stability and protection for renters while maintaining a balanced approach that also considers landlords' interests.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1915&Year=2025&Initiative=false