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King County Updates ERAP Program Guidelines
King County Updates ERAP Program Guidelines

“We appreciate the investment in rental assistance from the state and King County as well as recent program changes to help support both residents and housing providers. There is more we can do to target protections and assistance to those who are impacted by COVID-19. First, Washington... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/5/2020


New Member Report: October 2020
New Member Report: October 2020

Welcome to our new members! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2020


Statewide Eviction Moratorium Extended to December 31
Statewide Eviction Moratorium Extended to December 31

On Thursday, October 9, the Governor announced he is extending the state's eviction moratorium to December 31. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/14/2020


Only 88% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - October 2020
Only 88% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - October 2020

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.15 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by October 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/14/2020


Pools Open in Limited Capacity
Pools Open in Limited Capacity

The Governor has issued updated guidance on the use of private, limited use pools that are regulated under the Washington Administrative Code 246-260. These pool facilities can now open with restrictions. You must follow the Department of Health Guidance on the reopening of pools. We continue to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/12/2020


Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!
Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards nominees! 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 Supervisor of the Year | Maintenance Technician of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/5/2020


Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most
Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most

Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding. This is positive news for the 1.4 million people experiencing unemployment and the thousands of housing providers who are also struggling to cover cost Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/1/2020


Landlord Story: HNN Communities
Landlord Story: HNN Communities

When COVID-19 hit Washington, many of HNN’s residents, who are often low-income households, faced job loss or a sudden reduction in income. Continue Reading

Postedby Heidi Anderson
Date posted09/29/2020


New Member Report - September 2020
New Member Report - September 2020

Welcome to the entire Coast Property Management family and a few other new members! Members Attend Drive-In Movie Fundraiser for Free! Properties: Copper Beach Brook Court Villas at Auburn The M Seattle Center Steps 3904 MLK ABBEY RIDGE ABERDEEN MANOR ALBERTA J CANADA (MLK NEW LOOK) ALEXANDRIA... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/17/2020


Only 90% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - September 2020
Only 90% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - September 2020

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by September 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/14/2020


Auburn Passes Landlord-Tenant Regulations
Auburn Passes Landlord-Tenant Regulations

The city of Auburn unanimously passed a new rental housing code on Tuesday September 8, 2020. The new laws apply to all residential multifamily properties located in the city of Auburn. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/11/2020


Rent Control Will Reduce Jobs in Skilled Trade
Rent Control Will Reduce Jobs in Skilled Trade

What we don’t need are policies that slash housing creation and living-wage jobs at a time when Washingtonians need it the most. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/2/2020