Strengthens Washington's antisquatting law by expanding coverage to former tenants and authorizing law enforcement to remove squatters without delay.

The bill aims to address the issue of squatting in Washington by amending the state's antisquatting law. It expands the law's coverage to include former tenants who are no longer occupying premises under a valid rental agreement. The bill also authorizes law enforcement to remove squatters without delay, provided the property owner submits a declaration under penalty of perjury. This declaration must include specific elements, such as the declarant's ownership status, the unlawful presence of individuals, and the demand for vacating the premises.

Strengthens Washington's antisquatting law by expanding coverage to former tenants and authorizing law enforcement to remove squatters without delay.

The bill aims to address the issue of squatting in Washington by amending the state's antisquatting law. It expands the law's coverage to include former tenants who are no longer occupying premises under a valid rental agreement. The bill also authorizes law enforcement to remove squatters without delay, provided the property owner submits a declaration under penalty of perjury. This declaration must include specific elements, such as the declarant's ownership status, the unlawful presence of individuals, and the demand for vacating the premises.