Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1217 to limit rent increases and protect tenants from rent gouging. The law caps annual rent hikes at 5% for manufactured home parks and 7% plus inflation or 10% for other rentals, whichever is lower. It also mandates a 90-day notice before rent increases, helping families better manage housing costs and plan ahead. This aims to provide greater housing stability amid rising costs.
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