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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 bill, rent increases are limited to 7% during any 12-month period. A “striking amendment” adopted by ...

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 on rent increases; the only requirement is that renters be provided at least 60 days notice. And rent in Washington state, compared ...