1217.E AMS BRAU S2838.1
EHB 1217 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-2802.1/25) 319
By Senator Braun
ADOPTED 04/10/2025
Beginning on page 4, line 17, after "(1)" strike all material through "2040." on page 6, line 25 and insert "Every notice of rent increase must include the following:
(a) A statement that Washington law limits the amount a tenant's rent can be increased by seven percent;
(b) A statement that the landlord may raise rent once every 12 months by seven percent, unless an exemption identified by law applies; and
(c) A statement describing the specific exemption applicable to the dwelling unit to increase rent above the seven percent and any supporting information to support the claimed exemption.
(2) Upon the written consent of the tenant, the landlord may email a notice under this section to the tenant at an email address provided by the tenant. The tenant may revoke consent of email delivery in writing at any time prior to delivery of a notice of rent increase. The written consent must include information on how the tenant may revoke consent to email notice."
EFFECT: Replaces the notice form with the required notice elements and an ability for tenants to opt in to electronic notice.
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