Senate Housing Committee advances bills to ease certified‑mail rules for rent and eviction notices

Feb 18, 2026

The Senate Housing Committee advanced two companion bills that remove or limit certified‑mail requirements for rent increase and unlawful‑detainer notices, aiming to reduce returned notices, cut administrative costs and improve tenant receipt of notices; supporters said the change restores prior practice and preserves tenant protections.

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The Washington State Senate Housing Committee on Feb. 18 moved forward bills that would loosen recent requirements forcing certain landlord notices to be delivered by certified mail.

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