Rule detail : 252901

WAS LEG Prohibited Lease Terms

Updated on: Jun 10, 2025

Jun. 2025 Editorial Update
On Jun. 10, 2025, Reg-Track made editorial update to change effective date to Jul. 27.

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. 27, 2025.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
On May 7, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill into law, effective Jul. 27.
Jun. 2025 Editorial Update
On Jun. 10, 2025, Reg-Track made editorial update to change effective date to Jul. 27.

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