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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
State Legislative Update We’re fresh off another successful “Day on the Hill” where WMFHA members met with their elected officials to share their firsthand knowledge and experience as it relates to proposed changes to the law and the impact such legislation will have on the... Continue Reading
NAA and NMHC, with the assistance of Winstead PC, have just released a memorandum with guidance concerning the licensing of music used at apartment communities. The memorandum is intended to aid property owners and operators in evaluating their music licensing needs. Entitled “Public... Continue Reading
Thank you for a great 2016! As the year comes to a close, we have much to be thankful for as we look ahead to another year of service to the communities of Washington and our many wonderful member companies and their employees. I am humbled at the passion, enthusiasm and commitment our members... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org Washington Multi-Family Housing Association partners with Rebuilding Together Seattle for a Volunteer Impact Day December 9, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for Childhaven November 23, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised $32,509.00 for Childhaven... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for DAWN November 7, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised a record $25,026.06 for the... Continue Reading
Guidance came from the White House on how local communities can help solve the housing supply problem. The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s release of a Housing... Continue Reading
A Message From The National Apartment Association on Housing Affordability There is a continued discussion locally, statewide and across the country on the need for efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and rental housing of all types. The NAA supports a cooperative effort from... Continue Reading
A new law affecting rental housing in the City of Seattle only was unanimously passed by the City Council on Monday August 8, 2016. The law becomes effective September 16, 2016. WMFHA participated in the original stakeholder group pertaining to source of income legislation only, and provided... Continue Reading
From the Government Affairs Team at the NAA: Member Advisory: Fair Housing – Familial Status Litigation A fair housing complaint has been filed against an NAA member company that operates properties in several states. The complaint questions the member’s occupancy standards, alleging... Continue Reading
It has recently come to our attention that the Attorney General of Washington has been conducting fair housing testing on the use of criminal records in tenant screening. As far as we know, the Attorney General’s investigation is directed against properties and management companies whose... Continue Reading
