WA HB2265

Landlords cannot prohibit tenants from installing portable cooling devices (air conditioners, evaporative coolers) unless the installation would violate building codes, manufacturer guidelines, cause unreasonable damage, or exceed electrical capacity

When electrical capacity limits portable cooling device use, landlords must prioritize tenants with disabilities who need cooling for medical reasons

Landlords cannot disconnect electric or water utility service during National Weather Service heat-related alerts (extreme heat warnings, heat advisories, extreme heat watches)

Sheriffs cannot execute eviction writs or physically evict tenants during extreme heat periods, defined as starting 24 hours before a heat alert takes effect and ending 48 hours after the alert expires

Landlords must provide written notice in rental agreements about tenant rights and restrictions related to portable cooling devices, and landlords are immune from liability for damages caused by tenant-installed cooling devices