Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28 § 59.28.040
Notice of expiration or prepayment -- Owner's duty.
Operative Text
Except as provided in RCW 59.28.030 , all owners of federally assisted housing shall, at least twelve months before the expiration of the rental assistance contract or prepayment of a mortgage or loan, serve a written notice of the anticipated expiration or prepayment date on each tenant household residing in the housing, on the clerk of the city, or clerk of the county legislative authority if in an unincorporated area, in which the property is located, on any public housing agency that would be responsible for administering tenant-based rental assistance to persons who would otherwise be displaced from this housing, and on the department of commerce, by regular and certified mail. All owners of federally assisted housing shall also serve written notice of the anticipated expiration or prepayment date on each tenant household that moves into the housing after the initial notice has been given, but before the expiration of the rental assistance contract or prepayment of the mortgage or loan. This notice shall be given before a new tenant is asked to execute a rental agreement or required to pay any deposits.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.040, owners of federally assisted housing are required to provide written notice at least twelve months before a rental assistance contract expires or a mortgage is prepaid. This notice must go to every current tenant household, the relevant city or county clerk, any applicable public housing agency, and the Washington Department of Commerce — delivered by both regular and certified mail. Additionally, any new tenant who moves in after the initial notice is sent but before the contract expires or loan is prepaid must also receive this notice before being asked to sign a lease or pay any deposits.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of federally assisted housing subject to Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.040 generally maintain compliance by sending the required written notice no later than twelve months before a contract expiration or prepayment event, using both regular and certified mail to all required recipients simultaneously. Compliant operators also track move-ins during the notice period and ensure each incoming tenant household receives the disclosure before executing any rental agreement or collecting deposits. Keeping dated copies of all mailings and delivery confirmations is a standard practice for documenting adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.28.040 gives tenants in federally assisted housing the right to receive written notice at least twelve months before their building's rental assistance contract ends or its mortgage is prepaid, providing meaningful time to plan for potential changes in housing costs or availability. Tenants who move in after the initial notice period has begun are also entitled to receive this disclosure before signing a lease or paying any deposits. Those who believe they did not receive required notice may consider contacting the Washington Department of Commerce, reaching out to a local public housing agency, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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