RCW 70A.35.060
Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations.
Before a leased or rented residence is weatherized, written permission shall be obtained from the owner of the residence for the weatherization. The department shall adopt rules to ensure that: (1) The benefits of weatherization assistance, including utility bill reduction and preservation of affordable housing stock, accrue primarily to low-income tenants occupying a leased or rented residence; (2) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, the rent on the residence is not increased and the tenant is not evicted; and (3) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, no undue or excessive enhancement occurs in the value of the residence. This section is in the public interest and any violation by a landlord of the rules adopted under this section shall be an act in trade or commerce violating chapter 19.86 RCW, the consumer protection act.
[ 2009 c 379 § 204; 1987 c 36 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.164.060.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2009 c 379: See notes following RCW 70A.50.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.35 - Low-Income Residential Weatherization Program.
70A.35.010 - Legislative findings.
70A.35.030 - Low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.
70A.35.040 - Proposals for low-income weatherization programs—Matching funds.
70A.35.050 - Program compliance with laws and rules—Energy audit required.
70A.35.060 - Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations.
70A.35.070 - Payments to low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.