[WA] How much can a new landlord raise my rent?
Tenants’ rights in Lakewood, Washington
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There is no exemption for new landlords, and 60 days’ notice is legal.
According to Washington State law (Engrossed House Bill 1217), rent increases are capped at 10% annually for the remainder of 2025. Landlords cannot raise rent during the first 12 months of a tenancy. After that, increases are limited to 7% plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 10%, whichever is less. The cap is based on the Seattle area’s CPI data and will be updated for 2026 after the June 2025 data release.
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Tenants’ rights in Lakewood, Washington
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I understand that navigating tenant rights can be challenging. What specific issue are you facing regarding your rights as a tenant in Lakewood, Washington?
A new owner of the property I live in is trying to raise the rent from $1,100 to $2,000.
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Have you already communicated with your landlord about this issue, and if so, what was their response?
I don’t know.
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A new owner purchased the home I have lived in for 14 years. My rent was raised by the previous landlord on July 1, 2025, to $1,100. The new landlord took ownership on July 23 and gave me a notice on July 29 that the rent will be raised from $1,100 to $2,000 starting on October 1. I need to know if it is legal to give me a 60-day notice and if that much of an increase is allowed.
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Did you have a written lease with the prior owner?
On what date did the old owner last raise the rent?
We are on a month-to-month lease with the prior owner. The new owner gave us 60 days’ notice.
Also, I believe there is a new law in Washington State about rent increases. I just want to understand them better.
July 1, 2025.
I just need to know the laws in Washington State and if a new landlord is exempt from the law.
N Cal Atty
Thank you.
There is no exemption for new landlords, and 60 days’ notice is legal.
According to Washington State law (Engrossed House Bill 1217), rent increases are capped at 10% annually for the remainder of 2025. Landlords cannot raise rent during the first 12 months of a tenancy. After that, increases are limited to 7% plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 10%, whichever is less. The cap is based on the Seattle area’s CPI data and will be updated for 2026 after the June 2025 data release.
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