Washington HB2265 protects tenants from evictions during extreme heat and restricts landlords from banning portable cooling devices.

Washington HB2265 prohibits landlords from evicting tenants during periods of extreme heat, defined as 24 hours before and 48 hours after a heat-related alert by the National Weather Service. Landlords cannot prohibit tenants from installing portable cooling devices unless it violates building codes, safety guidelines, or causes significant damage. Landlords must inform tenants of their rights and responsibilities regarding portable cooling devices in the rental agreement. Landlords are immune from liability for damages caused by tenant-installed cooling devices.

Washington HB2265 protects tenants from evictions during extreme heat and restricts landlords from banning portable cooling devices.

Washington HB2265 prohibits landlords from evicting tenants during periods of extreme heat, defined as 24 hours before and 48 hours after a heat-related alert by the National Weather Service. Landlords cannot prohibit tenants from installing portable cooling devices unless it violates building codes, safety guidelines, or causes significant damage. Landlords must inform tenants of their rights and responsibilities regarding portable cooling devices in the rental agreement. Landlords are immune from liability for damages caused by tenant-installed cooling devices.