FAILED 4/7/2005

5577-S.E AMH DUNN DUPU 004

ESSB 5577 - H AMD TO HOUS COMM AMD (H-2753.1)

By Representative Dunn

   On page 2, line 33, after "rent." insert "If a landlord has the capability and is willing to physically move the tenant to another dwelling, the tenant must accept such an arrangement in lieu of a portion of the total relocation assistance payment. The amount by which the relocation assistance payment shall be reduced to take into consideration the move shall be based upon the average of three estimates for the specific move in question obtained by the landlord from area moving companies."

   On page 3, line 3, after "assistance" insert "except as provided in subsection (3)(b) of this section"

EFFECT: Should a landlord have the capability to physically move the tenant to a new dwelling, and is interested in doing so, the tenant must accept such an offer. An amount, taking into consideration the cost of the move, shall be deducted from the total relocation assistance payment allocated to the tenant.