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Seattle Bans Criminal Records in Screening
Seattle Bans Criminal Records in Screening

On Monday August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior criminal history in tenant screening. For more information on this ordinance click the button below to view our background and summary of the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/30/2017


Protect The Lease Campaign
Protect The Lease Campaign

“Protect the Lease” Campaign on Tax Reform When Donald Trump won the Presidency, the Republican Party found itself in control of Congress and the White House for the first time in decades. Long-held Republican policy goals like repealing the Affordable Care Act and tax reform went... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2017


Impediments to Apartment Supply
Impediments to Apartment Supply

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Adrienne Walkowiak Jim Lapides Carole Roper 603/659-9345 202/974-2360 703/797-0616 Adrienne@AdrienneWalkowiak.com jlapides@nmhc.org ... Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2017


Apartment Demand Study - Press Release
Apartment Demand Study - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Adrienne Walkowiak Jim Lapides Carole Roper 603/659-9345 202/974-2360 703/797-0616 Adrienne@AdrienneWalkowiak.com jlapides@nmhc.org ... Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2017


Welcome Katrina Bishop!
Welcome Katrina Bishop!

New addition to the WMFHA team! The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member. Katrina Bishop has been hired as Office Manager. Katrina replaces Jessie Kotarski, who has joined the City of Renton. Jessie has been an invaluable... Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2017


Landlord Resources Luncheon: Help Fight Homelessness
Landlord Resources Luncheon: Help Fight Homelessness

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Date posted05/30/2017


Apartment Industry Grassroots Campaign
Apartment Industry Grassroots Campaign

National Apartment Association Launches “Protect the Lease” Grassroots Campaign Focused on Tax Reform The National Apartment Association (NAA) today announces the launch of a national grassroots campaign focused on advocating for smart tax policy that promotes economic growth, job... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2017


2017 NAA Survey of Income & Expenses
2017 NAA Survey of Income & Expenses

2017 NAA Survey of Income & Expenses The National Apartment Association (NAA) is currently in the process of encouraging participation in the 2017 NAA Survey of Income & Expenses (IES). The IES is the most comprehensive look at apartment housing data and is the industry’s premiere... Continue Reading

Date posted04/18/2017


Amenities Research Report
Amenities Research Report

NAA Releases New Amenities Research Report The National Apartment Association’s much-anticipated original research report focused on the added value of amenities is now available for download. Using data collected from the NAA amenities survey and multiple third-party sources, the research... Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2017


March Legislative Update
March Legislative Update

We’ve reached the point in the legislative process where any proposed legislation must have passed out of its house of origin to continue receiving consideration. That is, except, those bills which are “Necessary to Implement the Budget” (NIB). This moniker, afforded to certain... Continue Reading

Date posted03/29/2017


National Apartment Housing Day is April 6th!
National Apartment Housing Day is April 6th!

National Apartment Housing Day, April 6th, Celebrates "Home" For All Americans April 6th marks National Apartment Housing Day, the apartment housing industry’s opportunity to showcase its significant impact in communities across America by: Contributing to the nation’s economic... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2017


Addressing Housing Affordability
Addressing Housing Affordability

Positive perception of apartments and their residents is on an upswing. There is growing recognition that renters are a large and diverse group of Americans, including those who can afford to buy a house but instead choose to rent. Much of this shift is attributed to continued economic anxiety... Continue Reading

Date posted03/10/2017