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New limits on annual rent increases now law in WA

Washington has new limits on annual rent increases. The governor signed the bill into law Wednesday. It caps annual rent hikes at 7% plus inflation, or 10% – whichever is lower.

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Jeanie Lindsay is a state government reporter for KNKX and KUOW. She previously covered education for The Seattle Times and Indiana Public Broadcasting.