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Panel reviews bill to require landlords to disclose flood‑risk information to new tenants
Summary
Staff told the committee SB 62 37 would require landlords to disclose if a property falls in a special flood hazard area, that county flood maps are available, and that landlord insurance does not cover tenant belongings; Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, praising narrowed, operationally manageable disclosure requirements.
The House Housing Committee heard Senate Bill 62 37 on Feb. 18, a bill that would require landlords to disclose to tenants whether a rental property is in a special flood hazard area or area of potential flooding, point to county sources for flood‑risk information and note that a landlord’s insurance typically does not cover tenants’…
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