2022 Legislative Session Ends
And that's a wrap (Sine Die) with the industry victorious! Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted04/13/2022
Advocacy News
Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
Seattle Rental Property Registration Update: City Adds Only 27 Units
Seattle sheds 9,759 more rental units, adds only 27 units... Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/2/2022
Housing Providers Reflect on Two Years of COVID-19
Take a look at these three local housing providers that share their reflections, expectations, and how they are moving forward post-moratorium. Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022
Kenmore's COVID-19 Post Moratorium Restrictions
City of Kenmore (Ordinance) Creates a defense to eviction where the rent was unpaid during the public health emergency or a substantial increase in expenses resulting from COVID pandemic. “Resulting from the COVID pandemic” includes: the tenant suffered a loss of employment or a... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/14/2022
City of Spokane Enacts Local Eviction Moratorium
On Monday January 10, 2022, the City of Spokane passed an ordinance parroting language directly from the Governor's expired eviction moratorium. Taking us back in time, the ordinance requires the following: For rent owing from February 29, 2020 – July 31, 2021: Prohibits serving a 14-day... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/14/2022
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Latest Data Shows Seattle Lost 6785 Rental Properties since 2018
Seattle's population grew by about 50,000 people between July 2018 and May 2021, but the city saw a net loss of 785 rental properties according to Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/12/2021
The Eviction Moratorium "Bridge" to Nowhere Ends October 31
Governor Inslee’s eviction “Bridge” is scheduled to end on October 31. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/22/2021
Rental Housing Terminology
We have defined this terminology below to better inform our members and the housing industry, tenants of our communities and residential property managers. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/6/2021
New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading
Postedby Jordan Greek (deleted)
Date posted08/18/2021
Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent
In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/16/2021
CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington
Here's what you need to know... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/4/2021
August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy
Under the “Bridge Moratorium,” August 2021 provides a change of responsibilities for both the housing provider and tenant. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/3/2021