WA HB2022

Landlords may end tenancies without cause at the end of initial 6-12 month lease terms with 60 days' written notice, removing prior requirements that leases be 12+ months or that tenancies never convert to month-to-month status

Expedited court hearings required within 3 court days when evictions are based on tenant waste, nuisance, or unlawful activity affecting use and enjoyment of premises

State preemption established prohibiting cities and towns from enacting local landlord-tenant regulations for private residential rentals, except for publicly owned/managed properties or low-income housing agreements

Tenants may end fixed-term tenancies with 20 days' written notice prior to the lease end date

Section 1 provisions expire January 1, 2028, with Section 2 taking effect on that date, creating a phased implementation of amendments to RCW 59.18.650