09/08/2026
📅 Washington landlords, miss one deadline and your entire rent increase could be delayed or invalidated.
Brink Property Management breaks down the 2026 rent cap rules and exactly how to time your renewal notices.
✅ 2026 rent cap is capped at 9.683 percent statewide
✅ No rent increases allowed during a tenant's first 12 months
✅ 90 days written notice is mandatory, Seattle requires 180 days
✅ Active leases override notices, increases wait until the lease term ends
✅ For a January 1st increase, notice must go out by October 3rd
Brink Property Management has served Bellevue and Greater Seattle owners since 1996. 🏘️
Read the full compliance guide here:
https://www.brinkpm.com/blog/washington-state-rent-cap-how-to-time-renewals-and-90-day-notices
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Stay compliant with Washington's 2026 rent cap (9.683%) and 90-day notice rules. Learn how to time renewals and protect your rental income with our guide.