Renters

Tenants hold signs saying "hold bad landlords accountable" and "everyone deserves dignified housing" and "SROC stands against abusive landlords" and "workers rights = renters' rights"

Op-Ed: Five Ways to Lower Rents in Seattle

Here are five things Seattle leaders could be doing to lower your rent, in observance of Affordable Housing Week.

Rent Stabilization Makes It Across the Finish Line at Last Minute

The Washington State Legislature approved a 7% to 10% cap on rent hikes Sunday, after the proposal faced a rollercoaster of obstacles over the course of the 105-day session.
A sign in front of an apartment building advertising "Affordable Micro Studios" with utilities and wifi included

Lawmakers Reach Rent Stabilization Compromise

Rent increases would be capped between 7% and 10% under the compromise measure approved by a conference committee Thursday night. It still needs to advance back through both chambers by Sunday night to reach the Governor's desk.
Cleveland hold the microphone on the floor and has blond hair and glasses. On the Annette Cleveland desk behind her is a bouquet of flowers.

Washington Senate OKs Rent Stabilization Bill After Gutting It

On Thursday, the Washington State Senate took the leap and approved a rent stabilization bill, but first senators gutted it with provisions that quickly earned the ire of tenant advocates. An original 7% cap on annual rent increases could instead rise to 20% or more.
Hundreds of advocates hold signs on the steps of the Capitol Building.

Op-Ed: Washington Landlords Spending Big, Playing Dirty to Block Rent Stabilization

Wealthy landlords are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to mislead Washingtonians and to try to block a moderate, but protective rent stabilization bill that will finally provide renters with predictability and stability over their housing costs. 

Washington House Approves Bill Capping Annual Rent Hikes at 7%

The rent stabilization bill that the Washington State House approved this week scaled back other protections for renters, including a cap on move-in fees and late fees. The bill now heads to the Senate.
A group of about about 30 advocates stands on the Capitol steps.

Op-Ed: Why Housing Supply Advocates Should Support Rent Stabilization 

The Washington State Legislature should pass HB 1217 to stabilize rents statewide. This is an important moment for housing supply advocates to show up in support of more stability for tenants. 
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Rent Stabilization Tops Washington Democrats’ Housing Agenda for 2025 Session

Democratic leaders are saying this is the year that the Washington State Legislature will finally pass rent stabilization, with momentum building behind Rep. Emily Alvarado's bill.