Park owners take Washington's 5% manufactured home rent cap to court
Manufactured housing park owners argued in Spokane County Superior Court that Washington's 5% rent cap on manufactured homes is unconstitutional.
Key facts
- Spokane County Superior Court held a hearing in a lawsuit filed by manufactured housing park owners against Washington's rent stabilization law, HB 1217.
- The law limits rent increases on traditional rentals to 7% plus inflation, up to 10%, while manufactured homes are limited to 5%.
- The office of Attorney General Nick Brown reported 57 court-filed resolutions with landlords over HB 1217 violation matters.
- New construction is exempt for its first 12 years, along with public housing authorities and low-income developments.
- Office of Financial Management estimates put Washington's 2024 manufactured home count at about 260,000, or 8% of housing stock.
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Source: WATCH: Court hears Washington's mobile home rent cap lawsuit — The Center Square, July 22, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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