FINAL 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. |
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning the provision of written receipts to tenants by landlords under the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.
Sponsors: Senators Shin, Honeyford and Kohl-Welles.
Senate Committee on Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance
House Committee on Judiciary
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: Landlords are to provide tenants written receipts for cash payments. For all other forms of payment, a tenant may request a written receipt.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 48 | 1 | |
House | 97 | 0 | (House amended) |
Senate | 44 | 1 | (Senate concurred) |
Effective: | July 22, 2011. |