WA SB6153

Creates a state senior independent housing ombuds program through the Department of Commerce, contracted to a private nonprofit, to investigate and resolve complaints from residents age 55+ in independent living communities

Requires all senior independent housing facilities to register annually with the Department of Commerce and report occupied/vacant unit data for a statewide inventory database

Establishes the senior independent housing account funded by registration fees to support the ombuds program

Classifies violations of the residential landlord-tenant act (RCW 59.18) against senior independent housing tenants as unfair or deceptive practices under the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86)

Mandates housing providers post ombuds contact information in buildings and grants ombuds access to facilities for complaint investigation, with confidentiality protections for complainants and residents