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A sweeping package of restrictive new housing laws is sailing through the Auburn City Council that will add to the mounting challenges housing providers are already experiencing as COVID-19 surges back. These laws do not provide residents with critical rental assistance many need to cover their... Continue Reading

Welcome new members! Property Management Companies: Trieste Holdings LLC Redside Partners LLC Properties: Queensborough The Leonard Townhomes at SE Blvd Westwynd Apartments 605-607 N Garden The Reserve at Lacey Harbor Heights Supplier Partner Members: Washington Energy Services ADT Parcel... Continue Reading

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

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