Woof! Seattle passes restrictions on landlord ‘junk fees’ including a ban on dog rent - capitolhillseattle.com
Seattle bans landlords from charging 'junk fees' including dog rent, requiring them to eliminate such charges.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Landlords and property managers in Seattle, especially those with pet-friendly policies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New restrictions on landlord 'junk fees' including a ban on charging dog rent.
Who it affects
Landlords and property managers in Seattle, especially those with pet-friendly policies.
What you must do
Review current fee structures and remove any banned 'junk fees' such as dog rent.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt.
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