Proposed law would penalize inclusion of unlawful lease provisions and limit allowed reasons for eviction, refusal to continue and termination.

The Daily Legislative Report for Thu., April 8, 2021

Unlawful lease provisions
Troy Kirby for The JOLT
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The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

  • Senate lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1236; the legislation protects residential tenants from the beginning of their tenancies by penalizing the inclusion of unlawful lease provisions, and limiting the reasons for eviction, refusal to continue and termination.
  • The bill passed the House 54-44 on March 7, passing the Senate 28-21 on April 8. The bill’s amendments will now be negotiated by the House & Senate, and if they can come to a compromise, the legislation will go to the Governor’s office, for an opportunity to be signed into law.

For more complete information on any legislation, including sponsors, a synopsis, and fiscal note, visit the Washington State Legislature’s bill information webpage.

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