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In Person Event Safety Guidelines
In Person Event Safety Guidelines

Adhering to all CDC guidelines and beyond... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/3/2021


WMFHA Events Liability Waiver
WMFHA Events Liability Waiver

Communicable diseases such as COVID-19 are highly contagious viruses that pose inherent risks. By participating in classes, meetings, or events hosted by WMFHA, you hereby assert you do so voluntarily and therefore you knowingly assume any and all risks related. Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted05/3/2021


Housing Providers Begin to Sell
Housing Providers Begin to Sell

Since the start of COVID-19, the number of housing providers selling or occupying their rental properties in Washington state has increased significantly year-over-year. This increase is largely due to the financial stress the extended eviction moratorium has caused them. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted05/3/2021


Just Cause Evictions
Just Cause Evictions

This is part 3 of the legislative update, focusing specifically on the just cause eviction legislation that was passed this year.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/30/2021


Summary of Senate Bill 5160
Summary of Senate Bill 5160

From the start of the pandemic it was clear some sort of legislative action would be necessary to address the return to normality. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/28/2021


End of Legislative Session Report - Vol. 1
End of Legislative Session Report - Vol. 1

Sunday marked the final day (Sine Die) of the 2021, first ever full virtual, legislative session. Since January, the WMFHA Government Affairs team has worked tirelessly on behalf of the rental housing industry to create the best path forward towards recovery and normalcy.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/27/2021


New Member Report - April 2021
New Member Report - April 2021

Thanks to our new members for joining! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted04/15/2021


Rent Collection in Washington state remains low
Rent Collection in Washington state remains low

We found 91.5% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by March 31, 2021. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/10/2021


Property Tax Increases Present Another Challenge for Housing Providers
Property Tax Increases Present Another Challenge for Housing Providers

Washington state residents continue to see rising property taxes. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/7/2021


Legislative Update Week 12
Legislative Update Week 12

A week from Monday, April 5, the legislature must pass policy legislation, or it is considered dead for this legislative session. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted04/5/2021


Lakewood and Pierce County Rental Assistance Resources
Lakewood and Pierce County Rental Assistance Resources

Lakewood rental and mortgage assistance and Pierce County rental assistance flyers with more information Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted03/19/2021


New Member Report - March 2021
New Member Report - March 2021

Welcome to the family! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted03/18/2021