WAS LEG Prohibited Lease Terms

Updated on: May 12, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 7, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill into law, effective Jul. 26.

On Apr. 18, WAS LEG passed bill on landlord rental agreements.

  • WAS LEG passed SB 5313 on provisions, terms prohibited from rental agreements.
  • Amends WAS LEG 59.18.230 (prohibited lease provisions, waivers, tenant remedies).
  • Document dated Apr. 18, 2025, was received on Apr. 30, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Prohibits lease terms containing certain waiver of rights by tenants, non-disclosures.
  • Arbitration clauses prohibited, unless landlord pays all fees, agreement notarized.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 16, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 19, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 24, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 15, 2025, bill passed in House.
  • On Apr. 18, 2025, Senate concurred in House bill amendments, final passage.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon governor approval, bill will be effective 90 days after adjournment, Jul. 26, 2025.
  • May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 7, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill into law, effective Jul. 26.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
PR, Bill, 5/7/2025; Bill SB5313, 4/18/2025; Citation: WAS LEG 59.18.230;
Functions
Compliance; Legal; Market Conduct; Product Administration
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 18, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 26, 2025
Rule ID
252901
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 7, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer