Williams Kastner attorney Jennifer Hohnstein appeared in a three-part video series produced by Washington REALTORS, discussing updates to the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act enacted during the 2025 legislative session.
Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Changes: Part 1: Legal Hotline 2025
In this episode of the Legal Hotline series, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is joined by attorney Jennifer Hohnstein of Williams Kastner and Mary Hull-Drury, Director of Government Affairs, to unpack the major changes to the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act enacted during the 2025 legislative session.
Exemptions & Required Notice: Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Changes: Part 2: Legal Hotline 2025
In this episode of Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (WR Legal Hotline Lawyer) is joined by Jennifer Hohnstein (Attorney with Williams Kastner) and Mary Hall Drury (WR Government Affairs Director) to explore critical updates to Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act following the 2025 legislative session. What You’ll Learn:
- Which properties are exempt from Washington’s rent increase cap
- The legal definition of “new construction” for rent control purposes
- Exemptions for shared living spaces, ADUs, and multi-family units
- The mandatory statutory rent increase notice form
- What documentation is required when claiming an exemption
- Risks and penalties for failing to comply with the new law
Whether you manage one unit or a large portfolio, this episode will help you understand your legal obligations when increasing rent in Washington.
Delivering Rent Increase Notice: Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Changes: Part 3: Legal Hotline 2025
In this episode of the latest legal hotline series, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is joined by Jennifer Hohnstein, attorney at Williams Kastner, and Mary Hull-Drury, WR’s Government Affairs Director, to walk you through the correct legal process for delivering a rent increase notice under Washington’s updated Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. What You’ll learn:
- The minimum 90-day notice requirement
- Why local jurisdictions may require longer notice
- The step-by-step process for proper delivery (hand delivery, posting, and mailing)
- How the certified mail requirement changes after July 27
- What constitutes a suitable age for delivery
- The risks of improper delivery and potential legal consequences
This video is essential for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals navigating Washington’s rent regulations. Don’t risk a void rent increase—stay compliant and informed.