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Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 91.67 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by July 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading
You’re probably wondering, and your residents are asking, when will the pool open? When will the fitness center open? As counties are in different phases, it is important to note what’s open in each phase. While many businesses are open, there remains restrictions on specific... Continue Reading
We must work together to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Washington state. WMFHA has joined Partnership for Affordable Housing, a 501(c)4 nonprofit, formed out of a strong and shared interest to come together to provide effective solutions to housing affordability in... Continue Reading
In September 2019, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that permits tenants to add additional occupants to existing tenancies. The law passed the City Council unanimously, but the Mayor did not sign the legislation, allowing it to go into effect without her signature. Though we have... Continue Reading
The King County Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance creating additional protections in unlawful detainer proceedings for tenants of residential and commercial tenancies. The law passed 7-2A copy of the ordinance can be found here. The law applies to and affects properties in unincorporated... Continue Reading
Welcome aboard! Property Management Companies: Wilshire Capital LLC Vine Street Group Olympic Management Co SMY LLC KCI Commerical Inc Chuckanut Property Management Properties: Geo City View Ventana Zephyr Crane The Bower The Main Supplier Partners: Tacoma Quality... Continue Reading
Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90.48 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by June 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This is... Continue Reading
Several bills passed the legislature which affect the landlord-tenant relationship and housing provider operations. The following is a summary of each policy that passed in 2020. The following bills apply to all residential rental properties in the state of Washington and become effective June... Continue Reading
EdCon 2020: Regrettably canceled. With our state’s slow progression of returning to "normal," we have decided to cancel EdCon 2020. We feel it is in the best interest of the health of safety of all. However, in order to still serve our members in the safest way possible, we’re happy to... Continue Reading
Late yesterday, Governor Inslee extended the statewide eviction moratorium an additional 60 days to August 1, 2020. A copy of the new eviction moratorium can be found here. Details of the changes can be found below. Despite real evidence that rental payments are largely being made, our members... Continue Reading
We are quickly approaching a moment that will significantly test the resiliency of our housing system amidst COVID-19 and historic unemployment. Eviction moratoriums are beginning to lift in cities and states across the country, yet many people remain out of work. Meanwhile, the extra... Continue Reading
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association conducted a survey of members to understand better the property owner consequences of the Washington Eviction Moratorium. The May survey results found an increase in non-rent material lease violations, including a more than doubling of incidents of... Continue Reading
