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More Protections!
We fought hard to win significant tenant protections last year in Tacoma, effective Feb 1! Now we have the opportunity to win these protections and more for tenants across Washington. The landlord lobby is out in force, and we need to make sure legislators hear directly from tenants and supporters.
There are a range of bills currently being considered in Olympia that will go a long way to keep tenants in our homes.
These include:
HB 1656/SB 5733: Just Cause (requires legitimate reason to terminate tenancy) and extended notice to vacate for renovation or demolition
HB 1453/SB 5600: extension of 3 day pay or vacate to provide time for tenants to catch up on rent and judicial discretion to prevent eviction
HB 1440: 60 day notice of rent increase
HB 1694: installment payments for move in costs
Many of these bills are supported by legislators in the Tacoma area including Rep. Jinkins, Rep. Morgan, Sen. Darneille, and Sen. Conway. They are getting heat from landlords who don’t want to see these changes, but we know they are necessary.
Eviction is one of the primary causes of homelessness in Pierce County, and it disproportionately impacts marginalized populations, including women (especially single mothers), people of color, and people with disabilities. Between 2012 and 2017, almost 20% of all black adults in Pierce County experienced eviction. These reforms are absolutely necessary. Please complete the information in the right hand column and click on “start writing” to send the letter.
By passing this legislation, Washington will join 25 other states in protecting tenants–securing housing stability for the 40% of Washingtonians who rent their homes. Thank you very much!
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Our first city-wide training on the new tenant protections
Join tenants from across Tacoma as we celebrate and discuss the new tenant protections we won! The Tacoma Rental Housing Code takes effect Feb. 1, and it is vital for renters to know our rights and how to exercise them. We’ll discuss the new protections and how to report violations to the City. More info is available here: www.cityoftacoma.org/rentalhousingcode
We will then discuss our campaign for statewide housing justice which calls for tenant protections including Just Cause, eviction reform, protections we passed in Tacoma, and rent control. We are also calling for a statewide enforcement agency, housing as a human right to be codified into law, and funding for low income housing.
*This meeting is geared toward tenants and tenant supporters.
The entrance is on Tacoma Ave and is fully accessible. ASL interpretation will be available. If you have other accessibility needs, please email: tacomatenants@gmail.com
¡Únase a los inquilinos de todo Tacoma para celebrar y discutir las nuevas protecciones para inquilinos que ganamos! El Código de Vivienda de Alquiler de Tacoma entra en vigencia el 1 de febrero, y es vital para los inquilinos conocer nuestros derechos y cómo ejercerlos. Discutiremos las nuevas protecciones y cómo reportar violaciones a la Ciudad. Más información está disponible aquí: www.cityoftacoma.org/rentalhousingcode Luego, discutiremos nuestra campaña por la justicia de vivienda en todo el estado, que exige la protección de los inquilinos, incluida la Causa Justa, la reforma de desalojo, las protecciones que aprobamos en Tacoma y el control de alquileres. También pedimos que una agencia estatal de cumplimiento de la ley, la vivienda como un derecho humano se convierta en ley, y la financiación para viviendas de bajos ingresos. * Esta reunión está dirigida a los inquilinos y sus partidarios. La entrada está en la avenida Tacoma y es totalmente accesible. La interpretación de ASL estará disponible. Si tiene otras necesidades de accesibilidad, envíe un correo electrónico a tacomatenants@gmail.com
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