COVID provisions still affecting Washington state?

[Nick Littleton]

Hey all,

We have a lease drafted up (it is actually from bigger pockets) but we were warned from our lawyer that there are a handful of COVID provisions/addendums in Washington state that it might be out dated or out of touch.  We also have an uncle who is an investor as well, he told us that he hasn't changed anything to his leases and not to worry.  The lawyer's fee to draft an updated lease is $850, I'm just curious if there are any other WA state investors that have run into this issue, if the lawyer fee is worth the time/effort because we are ignorant to a specific law, or if the lease that we have already is fine.  Thank you all ahead of time

N&T

[Curtis Bidwell]

There have been so many changes to the tenant-landlord law over the last few years, both statewide as well as many city counsels trying to match/outdo Seattle that it’s almost impossible to keep track.  Join RHAWA (Rental Housing Assoc of WA) or Washington Landlord Assoc and use their attorney-drafted contracts.  They keep current with state and local legislation (a whole lot cheaper than an attorney and you get other benefits as well)!