Bill > HB2699

This bill modifies existing landlord-tenant laws in Washington State, primarily focusing on eviction procedures and tenant protections. Key changes include extending the notice period for evictions due to nonpayment of rent to 30 days for "covered dwelling units" (properties in certain housing programs or with federally backed loans), clarifying the grounds for eviction for various lease violations, and requiring landlords to provide more specific details in eviction notices. The bill also introduces provisions for expedited hearings in certain eviction cases involving tenant conduct that affects health, safety, or welfare, and mandates that legal aid organizations be notified in eviction proceedings when a tenant is not represented by an attorney. Additionally, it adjusts the terms for staying evictions and repayment plans for back rent, allowing for longer repayment periods and considering tenant hardship, while also clarifying that partial rent payments do not automatically reinstate a lease or halt eviction proceedings. The bill also includes provisions for the appointment of attorneys for indigent tenants in eviction cases and specifies the form and content of various legal notices.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2699&Year=2025&Initiative=false