On Mar. 13, WAS LEG passed bill re acknowledgment of leases.
WAS LEG passed bill SB 5840 relating to the acknowledgment of leases.
Bill amends WAS LEG 59.04.010Tenancies from year to year abolished except under written contract,WAS LEG 64.04.010Conveyances, encumbrances to be by deed.
Bill Provisions
Leases do not require acknowledgment, witness, or seals, but to be recorded, lease and memorandum of lease must have lessee's and lessor's signatures acknowledged.
Legislative History
On Dec. 12, 2023, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 2, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 6, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Feb. 27, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 13, 2024, bill was signed by Governor; became Chapter 27, 2024 Laws.
