SB 5222 – 2025-26 – Rent Control
Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcement.
Companion Bill: HB 1217
Summary
- SB 1217 is more than rent control—it introduces sweeping changes that could severely impact our industry. Key provisions include:
- Attorney General oversight, creating potential legal and financial burdens as property owners may need to hire attorneys to respond to inquiries.
- A 7% cap on rent increases.
- Limits on late fees (1.5% of rent).
- Move-in costs (1 month’s rent).
- 180-day notice for rent increases above 3%.
- Rent increases over 3% require 180 day notice.
- Rent increases over 7% would allow tenants to give 20 days notice to vacate with no penalties.
- Restrictions on charging different rents for month-to-month vs. term leases.
- This bill limits your control over your properties and adds costly regulations.
RENT CONTROL .........Take Action on HB 2114 and SB 5961
SB 5961 Link: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5961&Chamber=Senate&Year=2023
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