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2021 Washington Legislative Session
2021 Washington Legislative Session

The 2021 state legislature is now in session. Over the next several months policymakers will be deciding some of the most important pieces of legislation in years. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/8/2021


January 2021 Eviction Moratorium and Reopening Update
January 2021 Eviction Moratorium and Reopening Update

One notable change in the moratorium: housing providers are now able to access rental assistance on behalf of tenants. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/6/2021


Washington receives $500 million in rental assistance
Washington receives $500 million in rental assistance

Eviction moratorium extended to March 31, 2021 Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted12/28/2020


New Member Report - December 2020
New Member Report - December 2020

Thank you for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/17/2020


Only 85% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - December 2020
Only 85% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - December 2020

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 85% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by December 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted12/14/2020


PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers
PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers

PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers Hi Coalition Members, Last Tuesday, Morgan Shook at ECONorthwest presented the Partnership for Affordable Housing’s rent control report released. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/7/2020


Announcing 2021 Emerald Award Finalists!
Announcing 2021 Emerald Award Finalists!

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards finalists! Finalists, download your social media kit here! Jump to: Community Manager of the Year | Assistant Community Manager of the Year | Leasing Consultant of the Year | Rookie of the Year - Office | Portfolio Manager of the Year | Maintenance... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/1/2020


Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors During COVID-19
Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors During COVID-19

The intense pressures of COVID-19 have exacerbated domestic and family violence, along with addiction and mental health challenges. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/24/2020


Only 89% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - November 2020
Only 89% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - November 2020

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.6 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by November 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/23/2020


New Member Report - November 2020
New Member Report - November 2020

Welcome to our newest members! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/19/2020


Eviction Early Resolution Program Now Available
Eviction Early Resolution Program Now Available

The Supreme Court of Washington has authorized the creation of an Early Resolution Program (ERP) for nonpayment of rent cases only. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/17/2020


Additional COVID Restrictions on Businesses
Additional COVID Restrictions on Businesses

On Sunday, amid multi-day record breaking positive infection rates, the Governor announced additional restrictions on business activities. These additional restrictions take effect at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 16 and extend through December 14, 2020. Even though the increase in COVID-19 cases... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/16/2020