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WA HB1915

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adison Richards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends notice periods for nonpayment evictions to 30 days for tenants in federally-backed housing or covered housing programs, up from the standard 14 days

  • Creates an affirmative defense against eviction for nonpayment when the landlord failed to maintain habitable conditions as required by law, with potential damages including rent value and attorney fees

  • Expands court-ordered repayment plans from 90 days to six months with minimum $100 monthly payments, and waives fees and costs if the tenant successfully completes repayment

  • Establishes an affirmative defense to any unlawful detainer action if the landlord failed to provide reasonable disability accommodations required by federal or state law

  • Adds liability for "attempted wrongful eviction" with damages of three times monthly rent, considering factors like utility termination threats, predatory rent increases, and coercive actions

Legislative Description

Strengthening tenant protections.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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