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WMFHA Announces New Board President
WMFHA Announces New Board President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association announces new Board President. January 2, 2018 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) is pleased to announce the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/2/2018


Seattle's Criminal Records Law - An Update
Seattle's Criminal Records Law - An Update

On August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior criminal history in tenant screening. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. WMFHA previously published a summary of the ordinance which can found... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted12/28/2017


Holiday Giving Gala Raises Money for Childhaven
Holiday Giving Gala Raises Money for Childhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for Childhaven. November 23, 2017 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised $46,845.00 for... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/19/2017


Move for Hunger Partners with CORT
Move for Hunger Partners with CORT

Move For Hunger Expands Program with Support from CORT National nonprofit teams up with furniture rental and retail company to combat food insecurity. CHANTILLY, Va. (Nov. 13, 2017) – According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 40 percent of all food produced... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/10/2017


WMFHA Raises Record Amount for DAWN
WMFHA Raises Record Amount for DAWN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for DAWN. November 3, 2017 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised a record $31,996.50... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted11/3/2017


Seattle Bans Criminal Records in Screening
Seattle Bans Criminal Records in Screening

On Monday August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior criminal history in tenant screening. For more information on this ordinance click the button below to view our background and summary of the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/30/2017


Protect The Lease Campaign
Protect The Lease Campaign

“Protect the Lease” Campaign on Tax Reform When Donald Trump won the Presidency, the Republican Party found itself in control of Congress and the White House for the first time in decades. Long-held Republican policy goals like repealing the Affordable Care Act and tax reform went... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2017


Impediments to Apartment Supply
Impediments to Apartment Supply

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Adrienne Walkowiak Jim Lapides Carole Roper 603/659-9345 202/974-2360 703/797-0616 Adrienne@AdrienneWalkowiak.com jlapides@nmhc.org ... Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2017


Apartment Demand Study - Press Release
Apartment Demand Study - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Adrienne Walkowiak Jim Lapides Carole Roper 603/659-9345 202/974-2360 703/797-0616 Adrienne@AdrienneWalkowiak.com jlapides@nmhc.org ... Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2017


Welcome Katrina Bishop!
Welcome Katrina Bishop!

New addition to the WMFHA team! The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member. Katrina Bishop has been hired as Office Manager. Katrina replaces Jessie Kotarski, who has joined the City of Renton. Jessie has been an invaluable... Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2017


Landlord Resources Luncheon: Help Fight Homelessness
Landlord Resources Luncheon: Help Fight Homelessness

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Date posted05/30/2017


Apartment Industry Grassroots Campaign
Apartment Industry Grassroots Campaign

National Apartment Association Launches “Protect the Lease” Grassroots Campaign Focused on Tax Reform The National Apartment Association (NAA) today announces the launch of a national grassroots campaign focused on advocating for smart tax policy that promotes economic growth, job... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2017