1217-S2 AMH KLIC REIN 409

2SHB 1217 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1876.2/25) 522

By Representative Klicker

OUT OF ORDER 03/10/2025

On page 9, line 32 of the striking amendment, after "rent." insert "If a landlord is taking adverse action to approve a tenant, the landlord may, as a condition of approval, require move-in fees and security deposits combined that exceed one month's rent. If a tenant brings any pets into the tenancy, the landlord may require move-in fees and security deposits combined in excess of one month's rent but less than two months' rent, except that the landlord may not require any fees or deposits for approved assistance animals."

On page 18, line 24 of the striking amendment, after "rent." insert "If a landlord is taking adverse action to approve a tenant, the landlord may, as a condition of approval, require move-in fees and security deposits combined that exceed one month's rent. If a tenant brings any pets into the tenancy, the landlord may require move-in fees and security deposits combined in excess of one month's rent but less than two months' rent, except that the landlord may not require any fees or deposits for approved assistance animals."

EFFECT: Allows a landlord to require move-in fees and security deposits combined: (1) in excess of one month's rent when taking adverse action to approve a tenant; and (2) in excess of one month's rent but less than two months' rent when a tenant has pets. Prohibits the landlord from requiring fees or deposits for approved assistance animals.

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