The bill amends RCW 59.20.090 to enhance clarity and consistency in rental agreements under the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. It establishes that rental agreements will default to a one-year term unless otherwise specified and allows landlords to increase rent more than once within a 12-month period, provided they give tenants three months' written notice before any increase takes effect. Additionally, tenants are required to notify landlords one month in advance if they do not intend to renew their rental agreement.

The bill also outlines specific provisions for tenants who need to terminate their rental agreements due to employment changes or military orders. Tenants can terminate their agreements with 30 days' written notice if their job requires them to relocate, and they will not be liable for rent after termination unless the landlord cannot re-rent the lot. For military personnel and their families, the bill allows for termination with less than 30 days' notice under certain conditions, such as receiving permanent change of station orders or deployment orders, and specifies the distance criteria for relocation. The amendments include changes to the notice periods and distance requirements, ensuring that they are clearly defined.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 59.20.090