Category Archives: In The News

10 Mar
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House approves 7% cap on yearly rent increases, with key exceptions

OLYMPIA — House lawmakers approved a controversial measure Monday evening to prohibit landlords from raising a tenant’s rent more than 7% in a 12-month period. House Bill 1217 passed 53-42 and will now head to the Senate for consideration. Under the ...

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25 Jan
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Herald Net: Rental cap balances needs of tenants, landlords

If you are among the more than 1 million renters in Washington state you’re potentially as few as 60 days from a rent increase — of any amount the landlord determines — under state law. There currently is no cap ...

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