SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5035

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of January 14, 2011

Title: An act relating to the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.

Brief Description: Requiring landlords to provide tenants with written receipts upon request under the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.

Sponsors: Senators Shin, Honeyford and Kohl-Welles.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance: 1/19/11.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, HOUSING & INSURANCE

Staff: Alison Mendiola (786-7483)

Background: The Manufactured/Mobile Landlord-Tenant Act (MHLTA) provides for the responsibilities and duties of tenants and owners in manufactured/mobile home communities.

The MHLTA does not require landlords to provide tenants with written receipts for any payments made by the tenant.

Summary of Bill: If a tenant requests a receipt for any payment the tenant made, the landlord is to provide a written receipt within 15 days of the request. A tenant may request a receipt for any payments made within the previous 12 months.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.