Investigations
What tenant protections will WA lawmakers consider in 2024?
Officials plan to reintroduce mobile home and renter rights bills involving rent stabilization, tax breaks and civil penalties against landlords.
Farah Eltohamy
Farah Eltohamy is Cascade PBS’s investigative reporter covering workplace safety, housing and immigration issues. She can be reached on Signal at farah.02 or by email at farah.eltohamy@cascadepbs.org.
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Investigations
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Investigations
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Investigations
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