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WA SB5313

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Pedersen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits rental agreements from requiring tenants to sign nondisclosure agreements about lease details including rent amount, security deposits, fees, rent concessions, or move-in specials

  • Prohibits landlords from charging late fees for rent paid within five days of the due date; late fees may only be charged starting from the first day after the due date if rent is more than five days late

  • Prohibits rental agreements from requiring tenants to waive their right to participate in class actions or other lawsuits against the landlord

  • Requires landlords to pay the entire cost of arbitration and have the agreement notarized if the lease includes an arbitration clause

  • Effective July 27, 2025, applying to leases entered into or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Adding to the list of provisions prohibited from rental agreements.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2025
Housing2/24/2025
Rules2/3/2025
Housing1/16/2025

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