WA People
BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1773: Periodic residential tenancy

Concerning certain notice requirements when terminating month to month or other periodic residential tenancies governed by the residential landlord-tenant act.

Summary

  • Requires a landlord who plans to terminate a periodic tenancy without cause to provide at least 30 days notice if the tenant has resided in the dwelling for less than 12 months, and at least 60 days notice if the tenant has resided in the dwelling for 12 months or more.
  • Provides that a landlord subject to a law or rental agreement that allows termination only for good cause may terminate the tenancy with 20 days notice stating the reasons for termination.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1773), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Springer (D-45)
Introduced
January 28, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010

AN ACT Relating to increasing the length of notice provided to a tenant and the type of notice to be provided when terminating month to month or other periodic tenancies governed by the residential landlord- tenant act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Springer (D-45)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Brendan Williams D-22Roger Goodman D-45Sharon Nelson D-34Mike Sells D-38Mark Miloscia D-30Geoff Simpson D-47Timm Ormsby D-3Mary Helen Roberts D-21Dennis Flannigan D-27

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1773 in other sessions

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