WA state bill created to cap statewide rent hikes at 7% dies in Senate

WA state bill created to cap statewide rent hikes at 7% dies in Senate

House lawmakers approved the measure; the Senate was not in support

WA state bill created to cap statewide rent hikes at 7% dies in Senate

House lawmakers approved the measure; the Senate was not in support

Bill that would limit rent hikes, late fees for tenants across Washington dies in Legislature

House Bill 2114 has been one of the most controversial proposals discussed in this year’s legislative session. The proposed law would limit annual increases that tenants in the state pay to 7%. It would also ban landlords from charging late fees if a tenant pays rent within five days following the rent due date.

Statewide cap on rent increases fails in WaState Legislature

Odds that Washington will cap rent increases this year fell sharply on Monday as a bill that would limit hikes to 7% a year for many tenants hit a dead end in a state Senate committee. Continue reading…