Spokane will require four to six months of advanced notice for rent increases – but many landlords haven’t complied with the city’s other rental rules

On Monday, the Spokane City Council passed a consequential – and hotly debated – city ordinance that aims to give tenants additional time to prepare for rent increases. The law, which passed 5-2, requires landlords to give 180 days notice before rent increases of more than 3% and 120 days notice for increases under 3%. The rule applies to longer-term and month-to-month leases and takes effect June 1.

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