The city of Tacoma is considering changes to the rental code that would provide greater protections for tenants.
These alterations could limit landlords’ ability to evict and charge fees. The city of Seattle already has certain provisions in place to help tenants.
Local renters KIRO 7′s Lauren Donovan spoke with were intrigued by the idea of a tenant’s bill of rights. Debbie Potter says in the last four years, her Tacoma rent has only inched up $50. However, she has plenty of friends that feel priced out of the city. Tami Greenway has managed western Washington properties for over a decade now. Greenway cautions the city of Tacoma in replicating the system Seattle’s put in place.Greenway said she has firsthand experience with Seattle renters that have taken advantage of limitations on evictions.
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