Blog

Action Alerts Advocacy News Advocacy News : Need to Know Articles Bills COVID-19 Resource Center Industry Trends Member Spotlight WMFHA Updates

New Member Report - August 2021
New Member Report - August 2021

Thanks for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/26/2021


New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
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
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


Your Association Leading the Way
Your Association Leading the Way

It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/11/2021


Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation
Three Approaches to Cabinet Renovation

There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag. Continue Reading

Postedby George Hagle (deleted)
Date posted08/5/2021


CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington
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
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


What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase
What Owners and Operators can do to Prepare for a 20% Water and Sewage Increase

If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years. Continue Reading

Postedby Will Floyd (deleted)
Date posted07/21/2021


New Member Report - July 2021
New Member Report - July 2021

Thanks for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted07/15/2021


King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections
King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections

On Tuesday, June 29, the King County Council passed an ordinance creating local tenant protections for parts of unincorporated King County. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted07/6/2021


Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"
Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 the Governor published an updated moratorium on evictions, dubbed the “Bridge Moratorium.” This moratorium expands the ability to terminate a tenancy and returns most managerial functions to rental property managers. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/30/2021


Eviction Moratorium Extended
Eviction Moratorium Extended

Today, Governor Inslee announced he will be extending the state's eviction moratorium through September 30 by creating a bridge Proclamation.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/25/2021