Seattle landlords may soon be required to report how much rent they charge — an effort to give city officials better data about the local housing market that drew opposition from some property owners.
The Seattle City Council narrowly approved a bill Tuesday to require landlords to twice a year report the rent and other fees they charge for each rental, plus other details such as square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and whether the house or apartment is occupied.
The bill now goes to the mayor for his signature.
