SEATTLE – With a new state law limiting rent increases now in effect, the Attorney General’s Office is informing tenants of their rights and how to file a complaint if they receive an unlawful rent hike.

The “Know Your Rights” flyer is available in Arabic, Chinese – Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Dari, English, Korean, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. The flyer also includes information about certain exceptions to the law. A “Know Your Responsibilities” flyer for landlords will be available soon. “Housing stability in Washington is essential,” Attorney General Nick Brown said. “As attorney general, I am committed to using the full power of my office to make sure everyone in Washington can have a place to call home — no matter where they’re from or how

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