10/08/2026
⚠️ Bellevue landlords: your month-to-month price could be breaking Washington law.
HB 1217 doesn't just cap annual rent increases. It also limits the gap between month-to-month and fixed-term pricing for the same unit. Brink Property Management explains the 5% rule many owners miss.
✅ Month-to-month can't exceed fixed-term rent by more than 5%
✅ Newer-construction exemptions don't cover this rule
✅ Parity compares your own offers on the same unit
✅ Violations can bring Attorney General penalties
✅ Documenting your pricing math protects you
💡 One spreadsheet error can be all it takes to trigger a violation.
Want lease pricing that holds up? Brink Property Management has guided Bellevue owners for nearly 30 years. 🏡
👉 Read more:
https://www.brinkpm.com/blog/the-5-percent-lease-type-parity-rule-most-bellevue-owners-miss-in-hb-1217
Discover how Washington's HB 1217 5% lease-type parity rule impacts Bellevue landlords. Learn compliance requirements, common newer-construction exemption myths, and proper pricing strategies to avoid penalties.