# RCW 70A.35.060: RCW 70A.35.060: Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.35.060
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.35.060: Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 35 / Section 060

## Text

Before a leased or rented residence is weatherized, written permission shall be obtained from the owner of the residence for the weatherization. The department shall adopt rules to ensure that: (1) The benefits of weatherization assistance, including utility bill reduction and preservation of affordable housing stock, accrue primarily to low-income tenants occupying a leased or rented residence; (2) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, the rent on the residence is not increased and the tenant is not evicted; and (3) as a result of weatherization provided under this chapter, no undue or excessive enhancement occurs in the value of the residence. This section is in the public interest and any violation by a landlord of the rules adopted under this section shall be an act in trade or commerce violating chapter 19.86 RCW, the consumer protection act.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.35.010 RCW 70A.35.010: Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.020 RCW 70A.35.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.030 RCW 70A.35.030: Low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.040 RCW 70A.35.040: Proposals for low-income weatherization programs—Matching funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.050 RCW 70A.35.050: Program compliance with laws and rules—Energy audit required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.060 RCW 70A.35.060: Weatherization of leased or rented residences—Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.35.070 RCW 70A.35.070: Payments to low-income weatherization and structural rehabilitation assistance account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C35_S070.md)

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