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WA · SB5937FINAL · 3 COSPONSORS

Concerning the use of a smart access system in a residential property subject to the residential landlord-tenant act.

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This bill updates Washington state law regarding smart access systems in residential properties covered by the landlord-tenant act. It requires landlords to offer tenants alternative key options if they use smart access systems, such as key fobs or physical keys. The bill also mandates that landlords provide tenants with a written policy detailing data collection, protection, retention, and destruction for smart access systems.

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