Bill > SB6139

This bill clarifies rules around rental payments, particularly when a tenant is late on rent or facing eviction. It amends existing law to require landlords to continue accepting payment methods previously agreed upon in the rental agreement or previously accepted by the landlord, even if the payment is late, unless specific exceptions apply, such as a tenant having a history of bounced checks. The bill also adds a new section stating that accepting a partial rent payment does not automatically reinstate a lease or stop an eviction process, and it does not extend the five-day deadline for full payment required to avoid eviction proceedings under a specific law (RCW 59.18.410). An "unlawful detainer action" is a legal process initiated by a landlord to evict a tenant, and a "writ of restitution" is a court order that allows a landlord to regain possession of a property.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6139&Year=2025&Initiative=false