Concerning the delivery, execution, acceptance, and provisions of individual storage space rental agreements and modifying the use of individual storage spaces after notice of termination or nonrenewal of rental agreements.
HB 2240 requires self-storage facilities in Washington to provide written rental agreements that clearly explain renters' rights regarding liens and property disposal. It sets a 14-day grace period for unpaid rent before liens can be placed on stored items and mandates 25 days' notice before termination, with a 5-day window for renters to remove belongings after notice. The bill also allows electronic agreement delivery, requires owners to send agreements via email and mail if an address is provided, and specifies that renters must provide an alternative contact address for notices. These changes directly affect renters and self-storage facility operators by clarifying notice requirements and lien procedures under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 2, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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The bill was amended to reflect its status as a Substitute Bill after committee review. The most significant substantive change is the increase in the notice period for removing stored property from 15 days to 25 days, providing occupants more time to retrieve their belongings. Additionally, the requirement for sending rental agreements was updated to mandate that if an occupant provides an email address, the owner must send the agreement via both email and first-class mail.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on self-service storage facilities, but the specific requirements for notice periods and delivery methods have been modified.
TIMELINE
The notice period for removing personal property after termination was increased from 15 days to 25 days.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for delivering rental agreements was updated to mandate dual delivery (email and first-class mail) if the occupant provides an email address.
TECHNICAL
The bill header was updated to reflect the Substitute Bill status and committee referral details.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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