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Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

Friday, April 7, 2023 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee passed new rules limiting the fees landlords can charge tenants for late rent payments and eviction notices. The ordinance aims to reduce financial burdens on renters by capping these fees. The measure passed with amendments and now goes to City Council for final approval.

Key Decisions

  • Ordinance limiting late rent and notice fees for tenants Passed as amended
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order

    Meeting Start Time: 9:32 a.m. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Kshama Sawant

  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to residential tenancy; limiting the amount of fees charged for late payment of rent and for notices issued to tenants; and adding a new Section 7.24.034 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  8. Adjournment

    Meeting Adjournment Time: 11:37 a.m. Prepared by: Ted Virdone