On August 14, 2025, Attorneys Robert Maxwell and Phil Neale led an informative webinar addressing critical updates in Washington rental laws that landlords and property managers need to know heading into 2025.
The discussion highlighted:
- Why landlords are cautious about settlements in light of the recent Princeton case.
- An overview of the initial eviction hearing process in King County and what landlords should expect.
- Takeaways from the 3-day and 10-day notices.
- House Bill 1003 – requiring certified mailing for certain notices.
- What to do with notices served before July 27, and what landlords should do to remain compliant.
- House Bill 1217 – setting a cap on rent increases and requiring 90 days’ notice
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Speakers:
Robert Maxwell
Rob have represented clients on a wide variety of transactional matters including residential real property purchases and sales, residential and commercial leases, business purchase and sales, and business entity formation.
Phil Neale
Phil's current focus is on business transactional work, he also has experience in litigation so he understands how to deal with and, if possible, avoid legal conflicts. His broad experience allows him to successfully pursue his client-focused practice.
