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WashingtonHB 24522025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Modifying requirements for service of rent increase notices.

Sponsored By: April Connors (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stronger remedies for unlawful rent hikes

If a landlord raises rent above the legal limit without a valid exemption, you can demand a fix in writing. You may end the rental before the increase starts by giving at least 30 days' written notice. You still owe rent for the full month you move out, and the landlord cannot charge extra fees for ending under this rule. If a court finds a violation, the landlord must refund any excess rent and can be ordered to pay up to three months of the unlawful rent, plus your attorneys' fees and costs. The Attorney General can sue even if you did not first demand a fix and can seek civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation. A landlord cannot report you to a tenant screening service for not paying the unlawful portion of a rent increase.

5% yearly cap for mobile home lot rent

If you rent a manufactured or mobile home lot, your landlord cannot raise rent in the first 12 months. After that, rent and recurring charges can go up only once every 12 months. Any increase in that period cannot be more than 5%. Some narrow legal exemptions can allow a higher increase.

Standard rent increase notice and proof

Landlords must use the state's standard rent increase notice for manufactured or mobile home lots. The notice must include required details and be properly served. If the landlord claims an exemption to go above the limit, the notice must list facts that support it. If your rent is set as a share of your income or other household rules, the standard notice may not be required. This exception does not apply if you use a portable voucher, or if maximum rents are tied to area median income and your base rent does not change with your income.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adison Richards

    Democratic • House

  • Andrew Barkis

    Republican • House

  • Andrew Engell

    Republican • House

  • Chris Corry

    Republican • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Peter Abbarno

    Republican • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Skyler Rude

    Republican • House

  • Strom Peterson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/10/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 96 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/20/2026House

  2. Chapter 118, 2026 Laws.

    3/20/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/20/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/9/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/5/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  11. HSG - Majority; do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Housing.

    2/12/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/10/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/10/2026House

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/10/2026House

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/6/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/2/2026House

  18. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/29/2026House

  19. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/29/2026House

  20. First reading, referred to Housing.

    1/13/2026House

  21. Introduced

    1/13/2026House

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