On May 7, WAS LEG passed bill adding rental agreement prohibitions.
WAS LEG passed SB 5313 re adding to the list of provisions prohibited from rental agreements; amends WAS LEG 59-59.18-59.18.230 re Residential landlord-tenant act.
Document dated May 7, 2025, was received on May 16, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
No rental agreement may provide that tenant agrees to waive forgo rights/remedies.
No agreement can provide that tenant agrees to waive or forgo any right to bring, join, or participate in any cause of action against tenant's landlord or representative.
Also, cannot sign a nondisclosure agreement re lease agreement or details of offer, including rent amount, security deposits, fees, concessions, move-in gifts, lease terms.
Act applies to leases rental agreements entered or renewed on, after effective date.
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. 23, 2025, bill sent to governor; on May 7, 2025, bill signed, became Ch. 206.
Effectiveness
Bill becomes effective on Jul. 27, 2025.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 206, Bill SB5313, 5/7/2025; Citation: WAS LEG 59-59.18-59.18.230;
