Recent comments in /f/Washington

ShotgunFelatio t1_j9eo7a4 wrote

“As of November 9, 2021, all housing cost increase notices must provide a minimum of 180 days' advance written notice.”

My old building gave everyone a 1 month notice of a 40% rent increase ON November 9, 2021. I called the city, a lawyer, and the news. When that wasn’t going anywhere, I made and taped signs all over the building with a snapshot of this very webpage. A week later the in the hallway, I saw the property manager had taped another letter on everyone’s door stating our rent wouldn’t be increasing. Felt like a massive victory. I had the advantage of anonymity and hope you do too. Best of luck to you and keep us updated.

https://www.seattle.gov/rentinginseattle/housing-providers/managing-the-rental-relationship/housing-cost-increases

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Warvanov t1_j9enpe4 wrote

It might depend on the exact wording of the letter, but it sounds like they gave you 60 days notice of an increase in your rent. Usually that sort of letter includes a statement that if you choose not to renew, they will charge the new rate plus the month to month fee. They can do that without you signing a new lease at the higher price.

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Upstairs-Ad8823 t1_j9egzzq wrote

The real important question is for what purpose are you seeking residency? You haven’t answered but it could affect the answer. WA state attorney here. Why?

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az226 t1_j9efuyi wrote

Your initial agreement could be extended in a month to month fashion. At the original rent plus $200. Should your landlord want to increase the month to month rent, they need to give 60 days notice. The new rent for renewal notice doesn’t matter because that’s a separate issue.

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LowRepresentative142 t1_j9dzyqy wrote

My apartment had the same criteria the logic is you either sign a new lease binding you for another 12 months OR go month to month pay a fee and stay on your original rent price. And this is greystar so they big time thieves so in a nutshell your landlord is a bigger one lol.

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oldirishfart t1_j9dxx82 wrote

As I read it, the lease automatically renews, so you are not out of your lease and simply going month to month like normal, it seems carefully worded such that you now have a 1 month lease which is in effect and you received proper 60 day written notice of the increase.

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