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The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) welcomes the passage of Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 2578 establishing statewide...

The City of Bellingham recently passed a law creating additional tenant protections for residents living in rental properties. The law affects all...

It’s the bottom of the 9th inning in Olympia this week. Thursday, March 8 marks the end of the 2018 regular session. Recall last year, the end...

It's the beginning of March Madness in the Legislature. By Friday, March 2, all legislation must be passed out of the opposite house from where it...

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Last week marked the ‘half way point’ in the legislative session. February 14 was the last day any bill could receive consideration in...

Over 1,200 people gathered on February 16, 2018, as we held our 8th annual Emerald Awards. After a lengthy, thorough nomination and judging process,...

The City of Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing ordinance took effect Monday, February 19, 2018. With the city of Seattle limts, the use of...

On Friday both the House and Senate voted on and passed amended source of income proposals. Wednesday, February 14, marks the final day the Chamber...

A few things lived and a few things died. This week was the policy cut off for both the House and Senate. This means that if a bill did not...

2017 – A Look Back at a Record-Breaking Year As excited as I am in closing out a very successful and fulfilling year in 2017, I am more...

Week 3 in Olympia brought a public hearing on rent control and more negotiations on source of income. Things are moving quickly in Olympia. There is...