Washington — Ch. 26 Art. III Housing § 26-63
Renters to disclose names of owners of premises
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Every agent or other person having charge, control, or management, or who collects or receives the rents on any lands, premises, or other property in the city, shall disclose the names of the owners of such land, premises, or property, or the names of the persons for whom such agent or other person is acting, upon application being made therefor by an inspector, agent, or officer of the board of health.
Washington Ch. 26 Art. III Housing § 26-63 requires that anyone who manages, controls, or collects rent on property within the city must reveal the names of the actual property owners—or the names of the parties on whose behalf they are acting—when a board of health inspector, agent, or officer asks for that information. The rule creates a transparency obligation that runs from property managers and rent collectors toward public health authorities. It does not apply to voluntary disclosures or requests from parties other than authorized board of health personnel.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 26-63, property managers, agents, and anyone else who collects rent or exercises control over city property are expected to maintain accurate records of ownership and principal relationships so they can respond promptly when a board of health official requests that information. Compliant operators typically keep up-to-date documentation identifying the legal owner or the party on whose behalf they act. Being prepared to furnish this information on demand—without delay or evasion—reflects the standard of conduct the provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 26-63 is primarily directed at landlords, agents, and rent collectors rather than tenants, but it creates a transparency mechanism that can benefit renters. Because property managers are required to disclose ownership information to board of health officials upon request, tenants who have difficulty identifying who actually owns their building may find that a board of health inquiry can surface that information. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or pursue a complaint may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the board of health to learn how this provision intersects with other housing protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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