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Learn Your Rights

12/8/2023, Tacoma voted the Landlord Fairness Code into law. Explore your rights below
  • Fee and cost limits

  • Relocation assistance

  • Health and safety requirements

  • Defense against evictions

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How to Exercise Your Rights

If a landlord is violating your rights under the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, there are a few things you can do...

Fees, Move-In Costs, and Notice of Rent Increase

Landlords must now give you notice between 210 and 180 days before they plan to raise the rent. They have to give you a 2nd notice between 120 and 90 days before the rent increase takes effect. 

Relocation Assistance

If your rent is raised 5% or more and you decide to move, your landlord is required to pay you relocation assistance

Health and Safety Standards

Landlords must comply with all tenant protection laws and code requirements.

Landlords in violation of these laws may not increase rent or evict a tenant

Defense Against Evictions

Landlords in violation of these laws may not increase rent or evict a tenant

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