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Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors During COVID-19
Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors During COVID-19

The intense pressures of COVID-19 have exacerbated domestic and family violence, along with addiction and mental health challenges. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/24/2020


Only 89% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - November 2020
Only 89% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - November 2020

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.6 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by November 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/23/2020


New Member Report - November 2020
New Member Report - November 2020

Welcome to our newest members! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/19/2020


Eviction Early Resolution Program Now Available
Eviction Early Resolution Program Now Available

The Supreme Court of Washington has authorized the creation of an Early Resolution Program (ERP) for nonpayment of rent cases only. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/17/2020


Additional COVID Restrictions on Businesses
Additional COVID Restrictions on Businesses

On Sunday, amid multi-day record breaking positive infection rates, the Governor announced additional restrictions on business activities. These additional restrictions take effect at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 16 and extend through December 14, 2020. Even though the increase in COVID-19 cases... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/16/2020


King County Updates ERAP Program Guidelines
King County Updates ERAP Program Guidelines

“We appreciate the investment in rental assistance from the state and King County as well as recent program changes to help support both residents and housing providers. There is more we can do to target protections and assistance to those who are impacted by COVID-19. First, Washington... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/5/2020


New Member Report: October 2020
New Member Report: October 2020

Welcome to our new members! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/15/2020


Statewide Eviction Moratorium Extended to December 31
Statewide Eviction Moratorium Extended to December 31

On Thursday, October 9, the Governor announced he is extending the state's eviction moratorium to December 31. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/14/2020


Only 88% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - October 2020
Only 88% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - October 2020

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.15 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by October 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/14/2020


Pools Open in Limited Capacity
Pools Open in Limited Capacity

The Governor has issued updated guidance on the use of private, limited use pools that are regulated under the Washington Administrative Code 246-260. These pool facilities can now open with restrictions. You must follow the Department of Health Guidance on the reopening of pools. We continue to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/12/2020


Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!
Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards nominees! Jump to: Community Manager of the Year | Assistant Community Manager of the Year | Leasing Consultant of the Year | Rookie of the Year - Office | Portfolio Manager of the Year | Maintenance Supervisor of the Year | Maintenance Technician of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/5/2020


Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most
Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most

Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding. This is positive news for the 1.4 million people experiencing unemployment and the thousands of housing providers who are also struggling to cover cost Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/1/2020