Tacoma Tenant Protections Take Effect July 24, 2023
Tacoma Tenant Protections Take Effect July 24, 2023 Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted07/17/2023
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Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
Certain Candidates Stand Out in Seattle City Council Races
Although WMFHA has not endorsed Seattle city council candidates for the primary, GA staff have been active in candidate interviews through the Seattle Chamber and other loosely affiliated business groups. Through the process business leaders have recognized stand outs in each race that align with... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted07/17/2023
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association Welcomes New Public Affairs Manager
The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carter Nelson as its new Public Affairs Manager, effective July 10, 2023. Carter brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of housing policy and advocacy to her role at WMFHA. As Public... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted07/17/2023
WMFHA Hosts Legislative Update Webinar
What happens if you host a webinar, and nobody comes? We don’t know because we had almost 100 attendees for the 2023 Legislative Update Webinar. On Wednesday, July 12 WMFHA Education and Government Affairs team members updated members on the recent bills passed during the 2023 legislative... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted07/17/2023
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Webinar
Now that the 2023 legislative session is complete, and we have had time to digest all that happened, WMFHA will be hosting a Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar on July 12. The webinar will give a brief overview of what transpired during the session, including the failure of several rent control and... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
Summary of the RLTA and Select Local Jurisdictions Released
The summary of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act was created by Joe Puckett, founding Board Member and former Director of Government Affairs. Each year, to coincide with the Virtual Legal Symposium (VSL), this document is updated, summarizing new laws passed by the Washington... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
Seattle Councilmember Sara Nelson to meet with WMFHA GAC
Seattle City Council Member Sara Nelson will join the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee on Thursday June 15 from 12:30-2 to give an update on industry issues in Seattle and to hear members’ concerns about current processes in Seattle. She will update members on her role as Vice-Chair of... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
Up for Growth Partnership and Update
Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth will join the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee at its June meeting on Thursday, June 15 from 12:30-2 to discuss the partnership of WMFHA and Up for Growth and give an update on the current initiatives Up for Growth is executing. WMFHA and Up for Growth have... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
Tacoma City Council Considering Tenant Protection Package
Tacoma recently had a work session on proposed “Tenant Protections” legislation. Although it is not currently scheduled for first reading before council, that action is expected to happen at an upcoming council meeting, possibly as early as next week. Ryan Makinster, Director of... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
WMFHA Joins Coalition To Oppose Mandatory Affordable Inclusion in Kirkland
WMFHA along with a number of trade association and multi-family developers sent a letter to the Kirkland Planning Commission highlighting concerns NE 85th St Station Area Plan Affordable Housing Requirements as proposed by ARCH and city staff. Specifically, the coalition is concerned with the... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
WMFHA and NAA Seeking Case Studies for White House Resident-Centered Housing Challenge
WMFHA and NAA Seeking Case Studies for White House Resident-Centered Housing Challenge Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted06/13/2023
9th Circuit Overturns Part of Seattle Criminal Background Check Law
On Tuesday March 21, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that s key portion of a Seattle law meant to guard against housing discrimination is unconstitutional. In their ruling, they found that barring landlords from asking prospective tenants about “any arrest record, conviction... Continue Reading
Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted05/17/2023