Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
The Citizen’s Action Defense Fund (CADF) recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Tacoma challenging its so-called “Landlord Fairness Code” (“LFC”), the onerous and questionable laws adopted due to the Tacoma for All Initiative. According to the lawsuit, the... Continue Reading
The City of Vancouver will be considering two proposals in the coming months that, if passed, will affect your business; a rental registry program and green building codes for multifamily and commercial buildings. The green building code update quietly emerged from a workgroup who intends to... Continue Reading
In response to a lawsuit filed by the Washington Business Property Association (WBPA), which WMFHA financially supported, the City of Kenmore has repealed certain provisions of the tenant protections they passed in 2022. Specifically, to comply with the settlement agreement they repealed their... Continue Reading
Spokane City Council is considering amending the rental registry ordinance to do a few things to force compliance. This proposal will make waiver of the $15 registration fee more streamlined, exempting housing authorities and various subsidized programs (such as HCV and VA vouchers). The changes... Continue Reading
The City of Tukwila is considering adopting tenant protections. Originally discussed in April, Council heard recommendations from their staff again last week. Council decided to bring the conversation back to committee. We have been in contact with staff running the Planning and Development... Continue Reading
We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Nick Marin, is mentioned in a recent USA Today article about the best cities for renters. In this piece, Nick offers expert commentary on the factors renters should consider when deciding where to live and what might make certain cities... Continue Reading
WMFHA Director of Government Affairs Ryan Makinster will be joining a panel of industry professionals to discuss the value of coalition driven advocacy efforts. Titled “Strength in Numbers: Lessons Learned in Tacoma Through Effective Advocacy Coalitions,” the panel will also include... Continue Reading
There are two updates in the unlawful detainer arena that we want you to be aware of. We are hopeful that they will offer solutions to the extensive delays you are experiencing in King County Courts. The first is a change to court processes that went into effect yesterday, August 12 and the other... Continue Reading
The city recently formed the Vancouver Rental Habitability Group, a mix of stakeholders including rental housing associations, affordable and market rate housing providers, tenant advocates, eviction and tenant protection attorneys as well as residents with lived experience. Our industry is... Continue Reading
The unlawful detainer quagmire in King County has gotten so bad that housing providers across the state and even outside the state have become aware of it. And it is not just the industry that has taken note. The Seattle City Council has referenced it in meetings, King County Councilmember Reagan... Continue Reading
Last month, we held another fun and Corks, Forks & Brews, this year in Liberty Lake. We had the privilege and honor of hosting a few community partners and elected officials at this event. State Representative Leonard Christian, who is running for State Senate in District 4, retiring State... Continue Reading
The primary election has come and gone, but we aren’t done yet! From now until November it is go time for campaigns across the state. Now that we can see where all our key races stand, we will be sharing information on business-friendly candidates that we are supporting and hope you will... Continue Reading
