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New Washington state law sets limits on rent increases
New Washington state law sets limits on rent increases
New Washington state law sets limits on rent increases

Published on: 05/08/2025

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People cheer during a rally advocating for lawmakers to adjust and pass House Bill 1217, a rent-control bill, at the Washington State Capitol Building Friday, April 18, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/05/new-washington-state-law-sets-limits-on-rent-increases.html

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