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2009 House Bill 1296: Limitations on rental housing inspections
Introduced by Rep. Brendan Williams, (D-Olympia) (D) on January 16, 2009
To limit inspections of rental housing. This bill would not allow local government to permit or require a landlord to hire a third party to conduct inspections. The bill also clarifies that a local government cannot asses a fee against a landlord for an inspection by a local building official. (See also Companion SB 5495). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 16, 2009
Substitute offered in the House on February 5, 2009
Deletes a phrase from the original bill that would effectively prohibit a local government from allowing a landlord to hire a third party to conduct building inspections.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 5, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 10, 2009