A recent MRSC article explains that rental registries give Washington cities a way to track rental housing, ensure compliance, and improve safety by requiring landlords to register their properties, often alongside inspections or business licensing. A recent state study reviewed 17 local registries, covering about 40% of rental units, and found wide variation in how programs are structured. Most focus on safety and code compliance, while a few also collect data on rents.
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