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Washington Democrats resurrect rent control proposal

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Rep. Emily Alvarado , D-Seattle, pre-filed House Bill 2117 this week .

It caps rent increases at 7% annually , but lets landlords set the rent however they like at the start of the tenancy.

Many landlords and property owners are expected to oppose the bill once again, suggesting it will worsen Washington 's housing shortage.

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77

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75

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39

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semi-formal

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English

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