2114-S AMH KLIC BORC 038

SHB 2114 - H AMD 1034

By Representative Klicker

NOT ADOPTED 02/13/2024

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

“NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The department must review the efficacy of the following mandates as applied to landlords and tenants subject to chapter 59.18 RCW or chapter 59.20 RCW:

(a) Prohibiting any increase in rent and fees in total during the first twelve months of a tenancy;

(b) Restricting increases in total rent and fees to seven percent or less during any twelve-month period following the initial twelve months of a tenancy; and

(c) Requiring landlords to provide tenants with at least 180 days notice before raising their rent and fees in total by three percent or more.

(2) The review must include a recommendation as to whether the provisions described in subsection (1) of this section should be enacted.

(3) By November 1, 2026, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the department shall provide a report to the legislature and the governor based on the requirements of this section.

(4) This section expires July 1, 2027.”

Correct the title.

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