Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges

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(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners.

The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties.

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