AG’s Office issues “Know Your Rights” campaign on rent increases
SEATTLE – With a new state law limiting rent increases now in effect, the Attorney General’s Office is informing tenants of their rights and how to file a complaint if they receive an unlawful rent hike. The “Know Your Rights” flyer is available in Arabic, Chinese – Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Dari, English, Korean, Marshallese, […]
10% cap on rent passes WA Senate, House to vote
A cap on annual residential rent increases in Washington state is closer than ever to becoming law. But major changes made in the Senate on Thursday have set up a clash with their Democratic colleagues in the House as the legislative session heads into its final two weeks. Before passing House Bill 1217 on Thursday, Democrats in […]
Letter-to-Editor: WA Legislature please pass Rent Stabilization
The economy feels pretty uncertain these days. As was reported recently in the Lynnwood Times, due to tariffs, many Washingtonians could suddenly find themselves paying a fair bit more for everyday items. Now, more than ever, our legislature should take action to bring economic stability to Washingtonians. That’s why I hope the Washington legislature will pass […]
