2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.164 Low-income residential weatherization program.
70.164.060 Weatherization of leased or rented residences -- Limitations.
RCW 70.164.060 Weatherization of leased or rented residences — Limitations.
Before a leased or rented residence is weatherized, written permission shall be obtained from the owner of the residence for the weatherization. The department shall adopt rules to ensure that: (1) The benefits of weatherization assistance, including utility bill reduction and preservation of affordable housing stock, accrue primarily to low-income tenants occupying a leased or rented residence; (2) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, the rent on the residence is not increased and the tenant is not evicted; and (3) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, no undue or excessive enhancement occurs in the value of the residence. This section is in the public interest and any violation by a landlord of the rules adopted under this section shall be an act in trade or commerce violating chapter 19.86 RCW, the consumer protection act.
[2009 c 379 § 204; 1987 c 36 § 6.]
Notes:
| Finding -- Intent -- Effective date -- 2009 c 379: See notes following RCW 70.260.010.
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