Washington Renters Could Get Six Months Notice of Rent Increases of More Than 7.5%

The Washington State Legislature is considering HB 1904, which would require landlords to give at least six months’ notice of rent increases of more than 7.5%, up from the current two months. 

• Seattle already requires six months’ notice for any rent increase and this summer will require landlords to pay relocation assistance for rents increasing 10% or more. 
• Auburn has a similar law for increases of more than 5%. 
• King county requires four months’ notice for increases of more than 3%. 

Read HB 1904. This bill is currently in committee. as been referred to the Housing, Human Services & Veterans committee.