Exemptions & Required Notice: Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Changes: Part 2: Legal Hotline 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Exemptions & Required Notice: Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Changes: Part 2: Legal Hotline 2025

In this episode of Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (WR Legal Hotline Lawyer) is joined by Jennifer Hohnstein (Attorney with Williams Kastner) and Mary Hall Drury (WR Government Affairs Director) to explore critical updates to Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act following the 2025 legislative session. What You’ll Learn: • Which properties are exempt from Washington’s rent increase cap • The legal definition of “new construction” for rent control purposes • Exemptions for shared living spaces, ADUs, and multi-family units • The mandatory statutory rent increase notice form • What documentation is required when claiming an exemption • Risks and penalties for failing to comply with the new law Whether you manage one unit or a large portfolio, this episode will help you understand your legal obligations when increasing rent in Washington. Referenced Legislation: •House Bill 1217: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/housing-p... •RCW 59.18 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) Don't forget to share with other agents and subscribe! Starring Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer) Guest: Jennifer Hohnstein (Attorney: Williams Kastner) Mary Hull-Drury (Washington REALTORS® Director of Government Affairs) Disclaimer: Legal Hotline services, including videos, articles, and access to the Hotline, are a Washington REALTOR® member-only educational benefit and do not constitute legal counsel. If you’re a primary member in good standing, visit warealtor.org with your M1 ID and password to access more features. __________________ WR's Friday Videos & Legal Hotline are also available as podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   / washington_realtors   For more information on Washington REALTORS®, visit warealtor.org -------------------------- Copyright © 2025 Washington REALTORS®. Please contact Washington REALTORS® (1-800-562-6024) before using this video outside of YouTube. #WashingtonRealEstate #RentControl #LegalHotline #LandlordTenantLaw #PropertyManagement #RealEstateLaw