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WMFHA’s Maintenance Appreciation 2025 celebrated over 250 maintenance pros in Tukwila and Lynnwood with bowling, food, and fun. Check out the...

At the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association, advocacy is one of our core pillars. Our success as an industry depends on strong partnerships...

WMFHA is excited to shine a light on Valentine Roofing, a company that has quickly become an active and valued part of our community. Since joining...

BELLEVUE, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) proudly hosted its 21st annual Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO) last...

Our annual Supplier Success course was held in August, and as always it was a fantastic day with WMFHA's supplier partners as our facilitators...

WMFHA Team member on the MOVE!

We’re thrilled to announce that WMFHA has officially reached 400 Supplier Members – a milestone that represents growth, collaboration, and a...

Fred What was your favorite project you worked on during the day? I thoroughly enjoyed our collaborative painting project, where everyone...

EdCon East 2026 kicks off October 8 at the Spokane Convention Center! Get ready for a high-energy day of learning, networking, and scoring big wins...

2025 WMFHA's Impact Day with Rebuilding Together

The 2025 WMFHA Invitational Golf Tournament brought together property management professionals, partners, and industry friends for a day of...

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) celebrates a record-breaking June 2025 Membership Drive with 34 new members joining, including...

At the end of June, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance preventing a landlord from subscribing to, contracting with or...

Two of our 2025 Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to attend the National Apartment Association’s Education Conference, Apartmentalize,...

I was a WMFHA member with HD Supply for 12 years before joining Alliance Flooring in 2017 and I’ve been involved with WMFHA ever since. I started...

WMFHA is honored to win the 2025 NAA Excellence Award for Affiliate of the Year at Apartmentalize in Las Vegas. This national recognition celebrates...

The 2nd annual Fit2Be Challenge is off, with almost 200 WMFHA members participating.

The Swift Bunny Index is a national benchmark based on compensation surveys completed by 346 management company members of apartment associations...

ESNTL Services is committed to building sustainable communities!

After months of advocacy, engagement, and strong collaboration with our members and coalition partners, EHB 1217 has been signed into law. We fought...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Get to know Heather Strom, Tarragon Property Services How long have you worked in the industry? I’ve worked in the...

LEARN. CONNECT. GROW. EdCon 2025 was one we won’t soon forget! We're still high on the success of EdCon 2025 and feel fortunate to have had...

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From the moment I arrived at EdCon, the energy was electric, the learning opportunities were endless, and the connections I made were truly...

EdCon 2025 Was Best Yet! Over 2100 property management professionals gathered at Seattle Convention Center on March 13th for EdCon 2025, WMFHA's...

The Washington Supreme Court issued a huge victory to the Washington residential landlord community in today’s decision in Housing Authority...

The new 2025 Utility Estimates have been published by Seattle Housing Authority, which has historically been updated every few years. (OH) has...

Yesterday, February 6, despite some weather difficulties for our members, 180 WMFHA members and staff gathered at the Capitol in Olympia for our...

WMFHA is excited to share that Alex Gurdian,CAMT, Regional Maintenance Supervisor with Thrive Communities, was part of a select group chosen by the...

The The 2025 Kari Anderson' Emerging Leaders Program kicked off the yearlong program on January 28! This year's cohort is comprised of 20 diverse...

Your WMFHA Advocacy Team is excited to announce the formation of a new coordinated advocacy and grassroots lobbying campaign to fight against HB...

The November election results coupled with Governor Bob Ferguson’s cabinet appointments launched a scramble, particularly in King County, to...

Our advocacy team recently had the opportunity to present in front of Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck’s transition committee on housing. The Lt...

The 2025 legislative session is finally here, and it's going to be an exciting 105 days of action! We’re kicking things off strong, and we...

Have you ever messed up? Perhaps you made a mistake at work, treated a romantic partner badly, said an unkind word to a friend. Guess what?...

Carter's City Council testimony is below: Good Evening, Mayor Millman, and members of the council. Thank you for allowing me to speak tonight. My...

Although the votes aren’t all counted and the election isn’t certified until November 26, we can pretty confidently provide a final...

The Clean Buildings for Washington law (HB 1257), being implemented by the Washington State Department of Commerce, applies to multifamily buildings...

At a virtual roundtable on October 30, WMFHA Advocacy staff gave an overview of the “new” unlawful detainer process in King County. In...

Now that the election is over and we know the makeup of the legislature, we can start to look ahead to the 2025 legislative session. Although how...

Incentive Program (MFTE/IZ/MHA, etc.) Announcement Update Property Contacts Prior to the 2024 Annual Property Certification Reporting Process The...

This is your chance to make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to multifamily housing. On February 6, we're bringing our passionate...

Last night, Woodinville City Council passed Ordinance 755, which will implement tenant protections. Your Advocacy Team engaged with staff and...

As we shared last month, Spokane City Council voted on an ordinance proposing amendments to the rental registry ordinance. This ordinance was passed...

Ryan Makinster, Director of Government Affairs recently attended the Annual Board of Directors Retreat for Up for Growth in New York City. The...

The City of Vancouver will be considering a proposal in the coming months that, if passed, will affect your business; a rental registry referred to...

On October 1, Seattle changed their security alarm response policy. Currently, police will not respond to alarms unless there is supporting...

The Seattle Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program is up for reauthorization so now is the time to make your voice heard about the program. What...

Exciting news for the multifamily housing community! Next week, IREM and the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association are joining forces to host...

Your Advocacy Team and a handful of members operating in Tukwila met with Tukwila City staff yesterday to discuss their proposed tenant protections....

Spokane City Council met on Monday, October 14 and voted on an ordinance proposing amendments to the rental registry ordinance. This ordinance was...

The Citizen’s Action Defense Fund (CADF) recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Tacoma challenging its so-called “Landlord...

The City of Vancouver will be considering two proposals in the coming months that, if passed, will affect your business; a rental registry program...

In response to a lawsuit filed by the Washington Business Property Association (WBPA), which WMFHA financially supported, the City of Kenmore has...

Spokane City Council is considering amending the rental registry ordinance to do a few things to force compliance. This proposal will make waiver...

The City of Tukwila is considering adopting tenant protections. Originally discussed in April, Council heard recommendations from their staff again...

As we approach the general election in November, it's crucial to understand the role of the WMFHA Political Action Committee (WMFHA PAC). Our...

We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Nick Marin, is mentioned in a recent USA Today article about the best cities for renters....

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) teamed up with...

Participating in the National Apartment Association (NAA) Advocacy Academy was an enlightening and transformative experience. The program provided a...

During even years, half of the Senate, all House seats, and select county positions are up for election. Every four years, statewide seats such as...

WMFHA Director of Government Affairs Ryan Makinster will be joining a panel of industry professionals to discuss the value of coalition driven...

There are two updates in the unlawful detainer arena that we want you to be aware of. We are hopeful that they will offer solutions to the extensive...

The city recently formed the Vancouver Rental Habitability Group, a mix of stakeholders including rental housing associations, affordable and market...

The unlawful detainer quagmire in King County has gotten so bad that housing providers across the state and even outside the state have become aware...

Last month, we held another fun and Corks, Forks & Brews, this year in Liberty Lake. We had the privilege and honor of hosting a few community...

The primary election has come and gone, but we aren’t done yet! From now until November it is go time for campaigns across the state. Now that...

President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation forcing landlords with over 50 units in their portfolio to cap rent increases on existing...

We had the pleasure of hosting elected officials at both of our Tapas and Topics events this month. In Everett, we welcomed Mayor Cassie Franklin,...

Advocacy is a team sport. Like any team sport, success requires good coaching and advanced training that aims to develop a diverse and deep team...

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. The WMFHA Board of Directors recently voted to endorse two candidates for the state legislature: Senator...

On Wednesday July 10, the Seattle Housing and Human Services Committee, chaired by Councilmember Cathy Moore heard from housing providers about the...

The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act's (CARES) eviction notice...

We are excited to have a few team members celebrate summer in Spokane Valley tomorrow! Your WMFHA Advocacy Team is working hard to incorporate more...

“Feel The Love”…that was the theme of this year’s National Apartment Association’s annual Apartmentalize conference...

Hannah Smith is a Senior Property Manager with Pillar Properties and is a part of WMFHA's Kari Anderson Emerging Leaders first year cohort. Hannah...

Spokane landlords will no longer have the authority to prohibit tenants from installing air conditioners following a unanimous vote by the Spokane...

Living in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Seattle, we often take pride in our reputation as a beacon of progress and acceptance,...

Earlier this spring, WMFHA collaborated with Evergreen Goodwill to offer the Apartment Maintenance Pathways Program. The program is targeted to...

The WMFHA GA team recently participated in the bi-annual Washington Real Estate Coalition (WREC) meeting in Renton. WREC is made up of real estate...

At the May Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meeting members discussed ADUs on multi-family 0roperties, a Seattle initiative to bring balance back...

A group of multi-family and commercial property managers, developers, owners, real estate agents, association staff and other stakeholders recently...

WMFHA staff and GAC member Mack Mayo, Paine Hamblen LLP, recently hosted a Spokane Tenant Protections Roundtable to educate members on the tenant...

On May 14, Up for Growth Action sent a letter of support for H.R. 3507, the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act to the House Financial Services...

The City of Olympia recently passed another round of tenant protections. Under this new ordinance, housing providers must notify tenants of their...

Despite opposition and concern from our organization and members, as well as members from other organizations, a new ordinance requiring housing...

Your GA Team will be presenting as part of WMFHA’s Virtual Legal Symposium on all things Tenant Protections, so if you’ve been curious...

Election season is upon us! I’m sure by now you’ve seen a political ad or two on TV or in the mail- a bummer if you find those annoying...

As a speaker at WMFHA's EdCon East, and as a Community Manager in the Spokane area, I had the honor of not only sharing insights on social media...

Eastside Real Estate Symposium The WMFHA advocacy team recently attended the 2024 Eastside Real Estate Symposium hosted by the Bellevue Chamber of...

With legislative session over, the Government Affairs Committee (GAC), recently turned its focus to a few important election year issues; the Ban...

If you build it, they will come. Whether that refers to WMFHA’s recent Legislative Session Wrap-Up Webinar or the robust state level advocacy...

The WMFHA PAC works to get multi-family friendly officials elected to office. With damaging legislation on the rise, WMFHA PAC is more important...

WMFHA Director of Government Affairs, Ryan Makinster, was recently named to the Up for Growth Action Board of Directors. The group is singularly...

Last week, Carter was in Eastern Washington alongside other WMFHA team members to attend EdCon East, as well as the Eastern Executive Council...

A new proposal requiring housing providers give renters a minimum of 180 days’ notice when increasing their rent made the news on Monday in...

As dawn breaks over the vibrant cityscape of Seattle, anticipation fills the air as property management professionals from across the region...

On March 26, WMFHA hosted an educational conference in Seattle for all multi-family professionals. Through the WFMHA Emerging Leaders Program and...

Each year the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosts Advocate- their annual advocacy conference- where NAA members gather at Capitol Hill to...

As of March 7, Legislative Session in the state of Washington officially come to a close. After a hard fought 60 days with the multifamily housing...

We are stronger and more successful when we work together and bring more lived experience in to one room. In DC, we connected with association...

Last year, the City of Spokane joined jurisdictions across the state in passing additional regulations on the housing industry. We are now starting...

We are already actively engaged in the Washington gubernatorial race, as well as following many other races across our state as candidates announce....

Earlier this month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a proposal that would vastly change housing throughout Seattle in the next 20 years. The...

Legislative Update 9 - The End of Session

In February, 16 dedicated Leasing Professionals invested in 3 days of training to obtain their National Apartment Association Certified Apartment...

Over the last few months, WMFHA, under the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) lead and with support from other multi-family housing associations...

As the Washington State Legislature starts to wrap up, everything starts going at an even faster rate during a short session. This week we saw what...

WMFHA and PAH release rent control reports

Your voice matters, even if you are not sure how your experience can add to the conversation. Case in point, two supplier members Katie...

The most bills ever to be presented in a legislative session in Washington, short or long. That’s a lot to keep track of- but our team is on...

We had great representation from a few members on the eastside of the state, which helped us get meetings with our legislators from east of the...

Our 2024 Day on the Hill was the biggest yet and proven very successful!

Hopefully you’ve been receiving all the Action Alerts and updates from our GA team. Those alerts- and our ability to continue the fight...

Beginning this month, the City of Tacoma is hosting seven tutorial sessions covering the City's updated Rental Housing Code, the new Landlord...

Every year, to incentivize NAA PAC contributions from the general membership, NAA puts together a sweepstakes that offers some awesome prizes. This...

House of Origin Cutoff, what's alive, what's hanging on, and what's dead.

Fiscal cutoff is a passed, but some priority bills are still alive.

The Partnership for Affordable Housing Shares Economic Report - Rent Growth Cap Will be Detrimental to Washington Seattle, WASH. --...

The inaugural Kari Anderson' Emerging Leaders Program started off strong in January! This first-ever cohort is comprised of 20 diverse members...

Week four, and policy committee cutoff is behind us. Also another successful day on the hill with over 150 members joining us to educate legislators...

WMFHA members answered the call to ADVOCATE! This past Tuesday (January 30th), over 140 WMFHA members and staff spent the day at the Capitol in...

Week three is done and the first committee cut-off date looms large. The policy committee cutoff date is next Friday, which means that any bills...

If you or your company has made a PAC contribution from a...

Last year, the City of Spokane joined jurisdictions across the state in passing additional regulations on the housing industry. We are now starting...

The 2024 Legislative Session convened on Monday January 8 and will run for 60 days through March 7 at midnight. With the short session, everything...

Your advocacy team and fellow industry leaders had no time to rest at the start of this session. With a House and Senate version of rent control...

If you missed the 2024 Legislative Preview, we have you covered. On January 3, Senator Mark Mullet and Representative April Connors joined the WMFHA...

Join us for a pre-briefing webinar tomorrow to hear about the legislative process and what to expect at Day on the Hill! If you are registered for...

We all know what Wednesdays are famous for...HUMP DAY! That day in the middle of the week when the upcoming weekend begins to come into...

Allowing certain types of maintenance experience to substitute for work experience required to be eligible to take the examination for the...

Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. Bill Information Sponsors:...

Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. Bill Information Sponsors:...

Establishing a housing court pilot program. Bill Information Sponsors: Kuderer, Lovelett, Nguyen, Nobles, Wilson, C. Companion: N/A Status:...

At the Government Affairs Committee meeting on December 14th, members voted to adopt our 2024 Legislative Agenda. The document is a high-level...

Senator Mark Mullet and Representative Spencer Hitchins will be joining the WMFHA advocacy team for our pre-session webinar on January 3rd from...

Despite significant opposition from WMFHA members and others in the multifamily housing industry, Shoreline City Council approved a new ordinance...

Last week, part of the WMFHA team popped over to Spokane to meet with the Executive Council and to celebrate the holidays at the Giving Gala,...

What is the WMFHA PAC? And more importantly- why should you care?

Shoreline City Council passed tenant protections on December 11, despite significant opposition from housing providers in Shoreline, WMFHA,...

The City of Tacoma Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, formerly referred to as Measure 1, went into affect on December 8. The city recently added or...

On Sunday, November 12, a group of WMFHA members met with Representatives Alex Ramel and David Hackney to discuss solutions to the current housing...

Although election results aren’t officially certified until November 28, for practical purposes all races have been decided. Although the...

Olympia’s City Council heard a proposal for a rental registry and inspection program at their meeting on November 14.

Shoreline’s City Council is hearing a proposal for tenant protections at their November 20 meeting.

Brittany Taylor, CAM, CAPS, was ALL smiles at the 2023 Emerald Awards as she walked away with Credential Holder of the Year. This isn't the first...

Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling recently joined the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee to give an update on the Burien City Council and the state of...

Last week, NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar, CAE, informed local GA staff and leadership that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a...

On Tuesday, October 10, the Seattle Chamber Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce released the latest findings from “The Index”, it bi-annual...

The WMFHA Board of Directors recently voted to endorse a number of local candidates for city offices.

The No on Tacoma Measure 1 committee, which WMFHA is engaged in, recently released series of ads encouraging Tacoma voters to voter down Measure 1.

On Tuesday September 19, WMFHA hosted a webinar educating attendees on the state’s recently announced Washington EV Charging Program (WAEVCP)....

Your GA team has been staying busy with events all over the region.

As we are gearing up for session in January, your GA team is meeting with legislators all over the state.

Tatiana Hubbard is someone that any instructor would refer to as a "star student." In 2022 she obtained her CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing...

At Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO) this morning, WMFHA’s 2023 President, Tali Reiner, presented Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) with our...

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the Northwest, Said Mohammed knew it would have major consequences in his community. In Seattle’s Yesler...

As the back-to-school season arrives, it is crucial to address the issue of digital equity in apartment complexes. In today's increasingly digital...

On Tuesday September 19, WMFHA hosted a webinar educating attendees on the state’s recently announced Washington EV Charging Program...

On Wednesday August 30, Pierce County Superior Court Judge Timothy Ashcraft ruled that “Measure Two,” the city of Tacoma’s tenant...

The Eastside Business Alliance is the region's most effective organization for electing thoughtful, nonpartisan, pro-jobs leaders on the Eastside....

After a brief break for August, our Government Affairs Committee was back in full force last week. The committee voted to contribute to a NAIOP...

Our Government Affairs team is traveling all over the state meeting with legislators before session begins. We are excited to be in Eastern...

On February 27, the Spokane city council passed two tenant protection ordinances, C36330 and C36366. C36330, which created a rental registration...

With HB 1074, which changed how you collect, record, process and return security deposits fully in place, we thought this would be a good time to...

The NAA Click & Lease Program will be updated on September 27 to include several changes to the lease forms. The Release Notes, which are...

The Seattle Office of Housing has updated its website to include the current Renters Insurance Allowance. The website now links to one easy to read...

As part of our efforts to address the rising cost of compliance and increasing regulatory oversight, our WMFHA GA staff have been active in a...

On Monday September 18, WMFHA hosted Senator Mark Mullet, candidate for Washington Governor, in our offices. The event was attended by Board of...

As we have seen over the last 12 months, political action is not only required at the state level, but in city council chambers as well. We cannot...

Is there anywhere better than Seattle in August? We sure do love to show off our beautiful Emerald City in the summer. WMFHA had the opportunity...

WMFHA hosted our largest Supplier Success class ever on August 30th. We had 29 excited and engaged supplier partners join us at our 1Up Training...

WMFHA’s Board of Directors, at their meeting on July 20th, approved a new version of the association’s bylaws, a 22-page document that...

The Board of Directors of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) voted and approved the association’s endorsement of Senator...

On Friday July 28, King 5 news reporter Erica Zucco interviewed WMFHA Director of Government Affairs Ryan Makinster for story titled “Debate...

On Tuesday, August 1st, multi-family government affairs, affiliate executives and legal professionals descended upon the Omni Hotel in downtown...

On August 1, the Seattle City Council, by a vote of 5-2, killed Councilmember Sawant’s ill-conceived rent control “trigger” law,...

On August 2nd, Tacoma for All, a renters’ rights group, filed suit against the City of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the county auditor to have...

WMFHA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) supports candidates who share our views on industry issues. Our PAC gives us opportunities to gain...

The 2023 election could be a watershed for politics in Seattle. Due to growing frustration with the Council’s ideological, rather than...

In addition to Seattle, the WMFHA PAC and GAC have designated three other cities as priority jurisdictions: Bellevue, Spokane, and Tacoma. The...

WMFHA PAC has also listed a few jurisdictions as ones to watch. After reviewing the primary results, the committee will decide which, if any races,...

“I do not know what flavors each of you are. But y’all are lifesavers”. This sweet sentiment was one of many heartfelt remarks made by Mrs. Davis as...

Jeff and Tamara are planet friendly with a passion for finding items that can be reused.  One person’s Junk may be someone else’s treasure.

Patrick Moss (center of the front row) with his 2023 CAMT class Patrick Moss needed a little extra gas money back in 2016, so he took a...

Important Update on Seattle’s Rent Control Trigger Ordinance WMFHA’s government affairs team has maintained a very watchful eye...

Tacoma Tenant Protections Take Effect July 24, 2023

Although WMFHA has not endorsed Seattle city council candidates for the primary, GA staff have been active in candidate interviews through the...

The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carter Nelson as its new Public Affairs Manager,...

What happens if you host a webinar, and nobody comes? We don’t know because we had almost 100 attendees for the 2023 Legislative Update...

On Monday June 19, WMFHA GA staff joined fellow real estate industry advocates to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Hosted by...

Peak leasing season in the U.S. is between May and August when there are the most residents looking for apartment homes. This time is...

“When I was president, it was a different day. The bulk of the skill set was being able to sell our product: membership to WMFHA. Now the product is...

Washington State was well represented at NAA"s annual conference!

WMFHA’s turning twenty (20) this year, and our staff and leadership couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the best way we know how – with a...

Now that the 2023 legislative session is complete, and we have had time to digest all that happened, WMFHA will be hosting a Legislative Wrap-Up...

The summary of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act was created by Joe Puckett, founding Board Member and former Director of Government...

Seattle City Council Member Sara Nelson will join the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee on Thursday June 15 from 12:30-2 to give an update on...

Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth will join the WMFHA Government Affairs Committee at its June meeting on Thursday, June 15 from 12:30-2 to...

Tacoma recently had a work session on proposed “Tenant Protections” legislation. Although it is not currently scheduled for first...

WMFHA along with a number of trade association and multi-family developers sent a letter to the Kirkland Planning Commission highlighting concerns...

WMFHA and NAA Seeking Case Studies for White House Resident-Centered Housing Challenge

As a gay man in my forties, I am now at a place where I am comfortable with who I am, but it took a lot of years to get to this point.

How is it already almost June?!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your membership in this association.  At last month's Business Exchange, it was evident to me...

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed annually in May, celebrates and honors the contributions, achievements, and rich...

“I'm proud that I started at the bottom as a leasing agent and learned the industry from the ground up. I think it’s proof that with tenacity and...

Well, we can finally check off the 2023 legislative session and say that we had a pretty successful run this year. What started out as a pretty...

This summary of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act was created by Joe Puckett, founding Board Member and former Director of Government...

May 19 is the filing deadline for local, city and county, elected races. Although WMFHA has traditionally focused mostly on state races, with recent...

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) created two ad hoc subcommittees, the Seattle Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance (EDRA) and Required...

The Seattle Office of Housing has updated their requirements for “holding deposits” for MFTE units after receiving feedback from...

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is urging her supports to sign a petition to pass rent control in Seattle and is drafting an ordinance so it can...

We are still accepting candidates for the Public Affairs Manager position at WMFHA. This position supports our association’s visible and...

On Tuesday March 21, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that s key portion of a Seattle law meant to guard against housing discrimination...

Shelby Bosch is a GO-GETTER! Since joining the multi-family industry in October of 2021, she has earned not 1 but 2 National Apartment Association...

To no one’s surprise, they’ve executed an incredibly impressive amount of our yearly goals through the first quarter of the year with a lengthy and...

Dear Members, Thank you for being part of our association. As housing providers, we have a unique opportunity to connect with people on a very...

n only 7 weeks, 2 management companies, 33 suppliers, 100 new properties joined the WMFHA family! 

With less than 4 days left in session, it looks like we only have one major bill left in play, HB 1628, otherwise known as the “REET increase...

On Tuesday, Seattle Ctty Council passed a cap of $10 on late fees for rent. The proposal by Councilmember Kshama Sawant had been amended in...

A broad coalition of interest groups and associations, including WMFHA, have been working together for the past month. The group has taken a...

During the week of March 27, WMFHA staff and several members traveled to Washington, DC for the annual Advocate conference hosted by NAA. In...

In February, Partnership for Affordable Housing (PAH), a coalition aligned to fight rent control, developed a new campaign to address the ren...

WMFHA Members Step Up Big to Support NAAPAC Every year, NAA asks local affiliates to support its federal advocacy efforts through its “Fund...

On March 27th, the Spokane City Council overrode Mayor Nadine Woodward’s veto of C36366, paving the way for the ordinances to take affect...

On the recommendation of the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) the WMFA Board of Directors (BOD) recently created a permanent position for an...

On April 11, the Seatac City Council passed Ordinance #23-1009 which added most of the tenant protections contained in the “ARCH”...

Recently, Seattle has started charging an $85 filing feel to appeal EDRA applications. After review, this is allowed by ordinance. It must be noted...

In July 2021, King County enacted Ordinance 19311, which created several new tenant protections in unincorporated King County. The ordinance...

We want to take this opportunity to share our Top 10 Fair Housing tips to ensure you are up to date on the latest and greatest.

Bills that would have capped rent increases to CPI or 7%, whichever is lower failed to pass out of the Senate and House prior to the “house of...

HB 1124, which would have required 180 notice was placed on the House Floor Calendar for a vote, but eventually failed to pass when it wasn’t...

Over 80 WMFHA members joined WMFHA staff, the Board of Directors, and our lobbyists for an exciting and fruitful day on the hill in Olympia.

The two bills, one House and one Senate, that would have removed the state preemption on town, city and county rent control failed to pass out of...

WMFHA Government Affairs Director Ryan Makinster and WMFHA member, Kevin Weishaar, VP, Mercy Housing Management Group testified before the Senate...

On March 13, the Bellingham City Council passed an ordinance that requires all rent increases to be preceded by a 120 day notification.

On February 27, the Spokane Council passed two ordinances, C36330 and C36366 with Mayor Nadine Woodward vetoing the second one on March 16, 2023.

The Release Notes, which are accessible when logged into your NAA Click & Lease Program, include copies of these upcoming forms.

This month is dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the vital role of women. In honor of this, WMFHA, is highlighting a few of the many women...

Starting February 27th, Jason will join the WMFHA team.

Teddi Martin is a Sr. Community Manager with Greystar Seattle and has been a part of the multi-family industry for six years. In this time, Teddi...

Here we are in February - the month of love! This time of year is a good reminder to show the people around us the love we have to offer. Whether...

HB 1817 - Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program.

Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program. Bill Information Sponsors: Braun, Lovick, Wilson, J. Companion: HB 1817 Status: (S) Housing What...

Concerning modifying the multifamily property tax exemption to promote development of long-term affordable housing. Bill Information Sponsors: ...

Concerning local government design review. Bill Information Sponsors: Walen, Duerr, Bateman, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Ramel, Peterson, Macri, Tharinger,...

Concerning housing programs administered by the department of commerce. Bill Information Sponsors: Mullet, Kuderer, Nguyen, Wilson, C. Companion:...

Allowing for residential buildings of a certain height to be served by a single exit under certain conditions. Bill Information Sponsors: Salomon,...

Where to Find Legislative Updates and Action Alerts

Due to the effort of WMFHA, RHA, Spokane Realtors, Landlord Association – Inland NW, and many individual members, the Spokane City Council...

We don’t have a rent problem; we have a supply problem. Due to decades of increasing regulation, artificially constrained land supply and...

Although less onerous, but still very detrimental to our industry, several “tenant protection” bills have also been filed with some...

As you are probably aware there are several bills that although euphemistically labeled “Rent Stabilization” are, in fact, rent control....

This measure would create the “Seattle Social Housing Developer” as a public development authority (PDA) to develop, own and maintain...

On Januarary 25, the White House announced a new plan to protect renters and promote affordability. NAA participated in a White House call...

Although, now officially a lame duck, Seattle City Council Member Kshama Sawant led a discussion on legislation limiting late fees at the January...

Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises.

Protecting tenants from excessive rent and related fees by providing at least six months' notice for rent increases over a certain amount, allowing...

Protecting tenants by prohibiting predatory residential rent practices and by applying the consumer protection act to the residential...

Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. Bill...

Enabling local governments to plan and adopt programs to stabilize and control rents. Bill Information Sponsors: Pollet, Farivar, Chopp, Alvarado,...

Increasing the supply of affordable housing by modifying the state and local real estate excise tax. Bill Information Sponsors: Chopp, Macri,...

Requiring the registration of rental and vacant housing units. Bill Information Sponsors: Kuderer, Trudeau, Dhingra, Frame, Keiser, Nguyen, Nobles,...

Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing technical changes to eviction notice forms and modifying certain eviction processes. Bill...

Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. Bill...

Enabling local governments to plan and adopt programs to stabilize and control rents. Bill Information Sponsors: Valdez Status: (S) Local...

Expanding the multifamily tax exemption program to include converting existing multifamily units. Bill Information Sponsors: Walen, Hutchins,...

Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises. Bill Information Sponsors: Reed, Taylor,...

Click and Lease 30 day notice update (Recent Cares Act Court Decision)

Nick Marin is the new Executive Director of WMFHA. Nick is a certified Association Management Professional with nearly a decade of experience. He is...

After hearing from WMFHA, housing providers and industry partners, Spokane City Council delays vote on tenant protection ordinance 36330. With first...

On Monday, December 5 the WA Court of Appeals published their opinion in Yemeserach Gebreseralse v. Columbia Debt Relief. The court found, in this...

Notice of Recent CARES Act Notice to Vacate Appeals Court Opinion - On Monday, December 5 the WA Court of Appeals published their opinion in...

At the December 8 Government Affairs Committee meeting, WMFHA contract lobbyist Kathryn Hedrick presented “Legislation 1010 and Session...

WMFHA Director of Government Affairs Ryan Makinster and Consultant Kathryn Hedrick recently met with Democratic members of the...

The NAA Assembly of Delegates was held November 14-17 in Norfolk, Virginia with several WMFHA members and staff in attendance. The Assembly of...

The roundtable was an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss housing affordability and supply issues as well as solutions designed to address the...

57-41 and 29-20 majorities in both the House and Senate respectively.

On Tuesday November 1st WMFHA ‘s Director of Government Affairs, Ryan Makinster and Lobbyist Krystelle Purkey attended a housing roundtable in...

We know housing and affordability issues will take center stage with lawmakers. Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH), our coalition of...

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $15.74 starting Jan. 1, 2023.

On Monday October 24, the Burien City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with several requirements/prohibitions....

On Monday, October 17, the Port Townsend City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with a notice of rent increase...

On Tuesday, October 11, Mayor Harrell announced that the Seattle COVID Civil Emergency Proclamation will end October 31. With the end of the state...

The Committee will review and provide direction on policy and regulatory issues of interest to the multi-family residential and associated...

Thankfully, due to WMFHA GA and member efforts, the council chose to apply an effective date of October 5 as well as protections for renewal notices...

Congratulations to our very own Trey Leotti from Greystar Apartments! He is the recipient of the D.E.I. scholarship from the NAA. He is remarkable &...

Vendor consolidation has risen to the forefront as the leading strategy for achieving all of that and more!

At their Tuesday night meeting, the Newcastle city council voted 4-3 against adopting a set of tenant protection proposals pushed region wide by A...

City of Issaquah – Notice of “Tenant Protections”: Changes Effective October 5

Remaining Covid Emergency Orders and State of Emergency to End by October 31, Governor Inslee Announces

In a post-pandemic world where everyone is trying to recover and regroup it is easy to keep your eyes down and keep plugging away.  Everyone in...

On Tuesday, August 16, the Olympia City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance” with several...

On Wednesday, August 3, the Kirkland City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with several requirements/prohibitions....

On Monday July 25, the Kenmore City Council passed a new “just cause” ordinance with several requirements/prohibitions regarding...

On Tuesday July 19, the Redmond City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with several requirements/prohibitions....

We are only six months into 2022, but the trend of housing providers leaving the Seattle market hasn’t slowed down. According to the latest...

Our members are like family! We are happy to have our newest members join the association. New Property Management Members: Sunlight Rentals...

Businesses get started because we have great ideas or processes, or both! Running a successful firm demands more than great ideas or processes but...

Winter can cause some problems with your plumbing system. Hoses and pipes may develop cracks and cause them to leak. Drains can get clogged. Before...

When apartment communities relax breed and weight restrictions, the immediate reactions center upon what it means to current and future residents....

Offering feedback to a colleague can be tricky. So tricky, that a lot of us skip it all together! Perhaps we see someone else’s mistake or...

Did you know that by using someone’s chosen name and pronouns we can live our core beliefs? Yes! We can empower associates and put people and...

Thanks for joining! We are pleased to serve you. New Property Management Company Members: TAM Residential Goodale & Barbieri Company New...

With an increased focus on team associates’ personal and professional development and creating a culture of valuing team members, it has never...

Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) across the state are tasked with handling mediation between housing providers and residents when issues with lease...

You’d expect the problems property managers face in low-income multifamily developments to be much different than those of someone overseeing a...

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And that's a wrap (Sine Die) with the industry victorious!

Recurring leaks in your plumbing, whether due to material defects or age, can be one of the worst problems you and your renters experience.

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National Apartment Association's Certified Apartment Supplier of the Year is our very own Heather Edwards from Apartment Advantage Staffing...

Another local Excellence Award winner is Erin Heathers from Epic Asset Management for Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor of the Year! We are...

The ACE Industry Educator Award celebrates educators who have expanded the scope of career development and education initiatives beyond their...

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Seattle sheds 9,759 more rental units, adds only 27 units...

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Take a look at these three local housing providers that share their reflections, expectations, and how they are moving forward post-moratorium.

Landscape can be a challenging and emotional topic. Yet with the right strategy, a landscape can become your community’s greatest asset....

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Thanks for joining! We are pleased to work for our newest members: Property Management Members: Housing Hope InCity Property Members: Radian...

In this article, we will discuss a few proactive efforts that prevent fall and winter floods.

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CAPS Awards: Jenna Atchison, Allied Residential Victor Ledezma, Thrive Communities* Brittany Taylor, Pillar Properties* Lisha Howard,...

City of Kenmore (Ordinance) Creates a defense to eviction where the rent was unpaid during the public health emergency or a substantial increase...

On Monday January 10, 2022, the City of Spokane passed an ordinance parroting language directly from the Governor's expired eviction...

Below are ten ideas you can use to easily strengthen your community’s physical, mental, and social health. All while bringing the community together.

What started as a standard Holiday Giving Gala ended up being our biggest fundraising event of the association's existence!

Please ask yourself – do any of the hallmarks of a toxic leader resonate with me? Be brutally honest with yourself. Do you see yourself in any of...

Reflecting on 2021, I must admit it’s a little harder to look back at all the positive moments and successes of the year without lamenting that we...

After over 5 years in our familiar office at 711 Powell Ave. in Renton, WMFHA moved to new office space on July 1, 2021.

The continuing COVID-sensitive environment has brought an avalanche of changes for communities – the most prominent of which focus on...

Upon my recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the US, I was shocked with the choice of common verbiage used.

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We hear it all the time. A home or business owner has a really bad experience with a contractor in both concerns of poor quality/workmanship, not...

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Seattle's population grew by about 50,000 people between July 2018 and May 2021, but the city saw a net loss of 785 rental properties according to...

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When it comes to ditching in-house checks – in favor of automated B2B payments – you may have lots of questions. You may also be...

Governor Inslee’s eviction “Bridge” is scheduled to end on October 31.

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Technology is now an amenity for multifamily units.

As a property owner or manager, you know how important surveillance cameras are for general security and safety. However, did you know that security...

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We have defined this terminology below to better inform our members and the housing industry, tenants of our communities and residential property...

As a Latina of Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican heritage, I proudly celebrate and represent my culture every day, but during Hispanic Heritage Month...

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Reopen your fitness centers and keep them open!

As part of our community service initiative, WMFHA Gives Back, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) organized our sixth annual...

With the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus eliciting a host of new behaviors personally and professionally, the need for more...

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To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in...

In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased...

It has been an incredibly challenging last 18 months for all of us, both personally and professionally.

There comes a time for every apartment community when cabinets become a drag.

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Under the “Bridge Moratorium,” August 2021 provides a change of responsibilities for both the housing provider and tenant.

If you are a landlord, owner, or property manager in the Seattle area, you should know about upcoming utility price increases over the next few years.

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On Tuesday, June 29, the King County Council passed an ordinance creating local tenant protections for parts of unincorporated King County.

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 the Governor published an updated moratorium on evictions, dubbed the “Bridge Moratorium.” This moratorium expands the...

Today, Governor Inslee announced he will be extending the state's eviction moratorium through September 30 by creating a bridge Proclamation. 

Today’s generations are all about “self-care and socially share”, and communities of every size and description are capitalizing on that fact,...

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On Monday June 7, the Seattle City Council passed a suite of laws further restricting evictions.

The Governor needs to know any extension of the eviction moratorium will affect you and exacerbate the struggles you've experienced over the past...

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On March 11, 2021, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan will be transitioning from a regional approach to a...

Accepting feedback can be terrifying - especially if it’s coming from someone in a position of power over your life.

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Employers can continue to require employees wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status.

Councilmember Kshama Sawant recently proposed an extended ban on evictions pegged to the school year.

Governor Inslee announced Washington will fully reopen by June 30, 2021, if not sooner when the state reaches a 70% vaccination threshold.

We found 90.4% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by April 30, 2021.

Adhering to all CDC guidelines and beyond...

Communicable diseases such as COVID-19 are highly contagious viruses that pose inherent risks. By participating in classes, meetings, or events...

Since the start of COVID-19, the number of housing providers selling or occupying their rental properties in Washington state has increased...

This is part 3 of the legislative update, focusing specifically on the just cause eviction legislation that was passed this year. 

From the start of the pandemic it was clear some sort of legislative action would be necessary to address the return to normality.

Sunday marked the final day (Sine Die) of the 2021, first ever full virtual, legislative session. Since January, the WMFHA Government Affairs team...

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We found 91.5% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by March 31, 2021.

Washington state residents continue to see rising property taxes.

A week from Monday, April 5, the legislature must pass policy legislation, or it is considered dead for this legislative session.

Lakewood rental and mortgage assistance and Pierce County rental assistance flyers with more information

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We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award!

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We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award!

We are finalists for NAA's Affiliate of the Year Excellence Award!

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Congratulations to those who are being awarded money for their career development with us!

Welcoming new members to our association.

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 94.6% of statewide apartment homes made a full or...

New data released by King County shows that while the breadth of people behind on rent is historically high, the depth of the challenge may not be...

Monday, February 15, 2021 marked the first policy cutoff in the Washington legislature. The next important cutoff is March 9, when all proposals...

Governor Inslee Moves Counties to Phase 2 On Thursday, January 28, Governor Inslee announced that two regions will move to Phase 2 of the Healthy...

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2020 will certainly be a year to remember, and a year to forget.

You’ve probably seen Jim Winskill or Erin Brewster at a WMFHA event in the past year. But did you ever stop to find out how Catchall Environmental...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.23 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

The Governor released official Fitness and Training COVID-19 Guidance on Wednesday night. The Guidance describes reopening of unstaffed indoor...

As legislators convene for a historic 2021 legislative session, we urge them to make housing access, affordability, and market health a top...

The 2021 state legislature is now in session. Over the next several months policymakers will be deciding some of the most important pieces of...

One notable change in the moratorium: housing providers are now able to access rental assistance on behalf of tenants.

Eviction moratorium extended to March 31, 2021

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Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 85% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by December 13, 2020....

PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers Hi Coalition Members, Last Tuesday,...

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards finalists! Finalists, download your social media kit here! Jump to: Community Manager of the Year |...

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

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.6 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by November 13,...

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

On Sunday, amid multi-day record breaking positive infection rates, the Governor announced additional restrictions on business activities. These...

“We appreciate the investment in rental assistance from the state and King County as well as recent program changes to help support both...

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

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.15 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

The Governor has issued updated guidance on the use of private, limited use pools that are regulated under the Washington Administrative Code...

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards nominees! Jump to: Community Manager of the Year | Assistant Community Manager of the Year | Leasing...

Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding....

When COVID-19 hit Washington, many of HNN’s residents, who are often low-income households, faced job loss or a sudden reduction in income.

Welcome to the entire Coast Property Management family and a few other new members! Members Attend Drive-In Movie Fundraiser for...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or...

The city of Auburn unanimously passed a new rental housing code on Tuesday September 8, 2020. The new laws apply to all residential multifamily...

Guidance on CDC Order Temporarily Halting Certain Evictions Yesterday, the President’s Administration, via an Agency Order filed by the U.S....

What we don’t need are policies that slash housing creation and living-wage jobs at a time when Washingtonians need it the most.

Rental assistance is now available and accessible in some counties. In order to qualify for the Department of Commerce's Eviction Rent Assistance...

Welcome to our newest members! Property Management Companies: Momentum Partners Inc Property Members: CityLine II Encore Vintage at Mt....

Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) is now accepting applications for the Lakewood COVID-19 Rent Assistance program.

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90.52 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

This week Governor Inslee updated Guidance related to the use of indoor fitness centers including gyms, fitness studios, and multi-use indoor...

The state of Washington has allocated $100 million of CARES Act General Relief Funds to rental assistance and the Department of Commerce has set...

Partnership for Affordable Housing conducted a short poll of Washington residents to determine opinions on housing affordability policies and rent...

A sweeping package of restrictive new housing laws is sailing through the Auburn City Council that will add to the mounting challenges housing...

Welcome new members! Property Management Companies: Trieste Holdings LLC Redside Partners LLC Properties: Queensborough The Leonard Townhomes at SE...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 91.67 percent of statewide apartment homes made a...

You’re probably wondering, and your residents are asking, when will the pool open? When will the fitness center open? As counties are in...

We must work together to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Washington state. WMFHA has joined Partnership for Affordable Housing, a...

In September 2019, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that permits tenants to add additional occupants to existing tenancies. The law...

The King County Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance creating additional protections in unlawful detainer proceedings for tenants of residential...

Welcome aboard! Property Management Companies: Wilshire Capital LLC Vine Street Group Olympic Management Co SMY LLC KCI Commerical...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90.48 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

Several bills passed the legislature which affect the landlord-tenant relationship and housing provider operations. The following is a summary of...

EdCon 2020: Regrettably canceled. With our state’s slow progression of returning to "normal," we have decided to cancel EdCon 2020. We feel it...

Late yesterday, Governor Inslee extended the statewide eviction moratorium an additional 60 days to August 1, 2020. A copy of the new eviction...

We are quickly approaching a moment that will significantly test the resiliency of our housing system amidst COVID-19 and historic unemployment....

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association conducted a survey of members to understand better the property owner consequences of the Washington...

Property Management Members: Whitewater Creek Inc DGE Investments daydream apartments North Pacific Properties Property Members: Mid /...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90.35 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

On May 11, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed two more bills affecting the landlord-tenant relationship. The laws become effective immediately...

On Monday May 4, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that extends the eviction moratorium for nonpayment an additional 6 months after the...

On April 24, 2020, as an early first step in re-opening Washington's economy, Governor Inslee released a framework to open construction activities....

Weidner Apartment Homes has grown to include properties in 12 states since opening in Seattle in 1977. When the coronavirus outbreak hit their...

Residents across Washington who are impacted by the economic fallout of COVID-19 are understandably worried about paying rent. With one-third of...

Welcome to our #WMFHAbulous new members! Property Management Companies: Mynd Management Inc Graf Investments Property Members: 16th &...

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 89.46 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full...

The economic impacts of the coronavirus are placing new challenges on both residents and housing providers who must work together to find solutions...

Dear WMFHA members,I write to update you on Washington's statewide eviction moratorium. I ask that you share your story with me about how the...

Economic Injurty and Disaster Loans (EIDLs). As Monument notes, the CARES Act temporarily expands eligibility for SBA Economic Injury Disaster...

Dear WMFHA member,Over the past week, we've been working with our partners in the real estate industry to confirm with the state that residential...

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Engagement can be defined as the act or state of interlocking. To encourage Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) members to...

Our current membership reaches 1,499 communities, 259 industry supplier companies, and 170 management companies. In terms of individuals, we have...

Our event and educational training attendance were off the charts in 2019! We held 79 events and educational offerings throughout the year. 30 of...

We introduced a lot of new and different ideas to engage our members in 2019, and a lot of these ideas came directly from our members! We believe...

Our most passionate volunteer and supporter with her unwavering service to the association and industry, her exemplary leadership skills and...

The total value of 2020 scholarships being awarded is $31,305! NALP Recipients | CAM Recipients | CAPS Recipients | CAMT Recipients | CAS...

Dear WMFHA members,The manner in which we as housing providers manage this unprecedented crisis will dictate how the public will recognize us as...

Dear WMFHA members,I hope that you, your family, friends, and colleagues are staying positive during these unprecedented times. I want to update you...

Housing providers are doing everything they can, but a long-term solution is needed to address housing during COVID-19 and beyond. COVID-19...

Assistance for Small Businesses Across the United States, multifamily communities are grappling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing is...

Dear valued members,The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) yesterday announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Enterprises will offer...

Dear valued member, As the country and multifamily industry face unprecedented challenges due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we are doing all we can...

Dear WMFHA members,Today, Governor Inslee announced a shelter-in-place order called Stay Home, Stay Healthy. It goes into effect on Wednesday, March...

Last night, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-33-20 mandating all individuals living in California to stay home or at their...

Welcome to our new members! Property Management Members: Prospect Property Management LLC Property Members: Landmark Apartments Bellepark East...

Washington continues to grow. Our state’s population has exploded by 12 percent in the last decade with no sign of slowing. By 2030,...

While many properties in Washington have already been converted to smoke-free, or have been built recently and adopted smoke-free policies from...

Dear WMFHA members, Today, Governor Inslee announced a statewide eviction moratorium. The Governor's order prohibits rental housing providers from...

An update on the coronavirus-related government actions. ***update March 18, 2020 - The WA Supreme Court has ordered a stay of all Writs until...

Dear WMFHA Members, We have received your inquiries regarding our current and future activities as it relates to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Below is a...

Support for King County Renters Impacted by COVID-19 King County is experiencing the highest rate of COVID-19 illness in the country and the...

NMHC: Coronavirus Preparedness for Apartment Firms The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is currently monitoring a new outbreak of coronavirus,...

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Tuesday, March 10, is the Washington Presidential Primary. Your vote matters! Regardless of whether you have voted, housing remains a critical...

Hear from Shawn Brien of Servpro of Seattle Northwest, an Emerald Award finalist for Industry Partner of the Year and exhibitor at EdCon, about his...

On Tuesday, the House and Senate voted on three landlord-tenant bills. For all intents and purposes, this is the final hurdle for these legislative...

Though the outlook for COVID-19 in Washington is uncertain, it is important to stay vigilant and current on the spread of the disease and the latest...

The 2020 legislative session is “half over.” There are two weeks left and the pace at which legislation moves increases a...

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Our members make our world go 'round! New Property Members: Renton Sage Vigilant Vancouver Evergreen Ridge Apartments Ballinger...

Last Wednesday, the House and Senate began marathon floor sessions to vote on policies that survived the first policy and fiscal cut-offs. The floor...

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate love in the multifamily industry! Meet some of the couples from the WMFHA membership: Stephanie...

Yesterday, by a 7-0 vote, the Seattle City Council passed a law that allows a tenant to say: “It’s winter. You can’t evict...

Four things to know about Week 4 of the legislative session. 1. Any proposal that did not receive a hearing or a vote by its policy committee is...

This Friday marks the first significant deadline of the 2020 legislative session when bills must be voted out of their policy committee. If a bill...

HUD recently released guidance clarifying the terms under which a tenant may request a reasonable accommodation to keep an animal as a service...

In this session, policymakers in Olympia are considering Senate Bill 6490, legislation intended to limit the use of criminal history in tenant...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the outbreak of a novel (meaning new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which was...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released new guidance to clarify the responsibilities of both rental housing...

In Olympia last week: The House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB 2453, implementing "just cause" requirements in...

Washington's 66th Biennium resumed this week in Olympia. Washington’s legislative cycle is two years long, with sessions lasting 105 days in...

Eviction Moratoriums Harm Residents and Housing Providers: Washington Needs More Holistic Solutions to Address the Cause of Evictions and...

Apartment companies doing business in California or with Californians must be ready to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the...

Maintenance Mania! is a nationwide competition to see who is the fastest in eight maintenance-focused challenges. Competitors can win cash, bragging...

Potential new members to the association ask us what WMFHA does. To answer, we generally discuss our three “buckets” of service,...

Congratulations to the finalists! ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER OF THE YEAR 1-300 UNITS Allen Pedroso, Chelsea at Juanita Village - Thrive Allison...

Congratulations to the finalists! ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MGR. OF THE YEAR 1-150 UNITS Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge - Coast Property...

Management Companies: Northwest Property Management American Capital Realty Group Properties: The Millenium Aura Totem Lake Stazione...

Bio: I come from the small town of Sumner WA. I have two wonderful kids that attend school in the Sumner school district. Prior to beginning my...

Recent findings by the National Apartment Association (NAA) reveal rent control’s potential effects on four major U.S. cities. NAA’s...

Thanks to all our donors! At Holiday Giving Gala this year, you will find an array of gifts and goodies at the silent auction and up for raffle. Get...

We recently wrote about best practices for local SEO and how to incorporate them into your digital marketing strategy. Today we’ll be...

Bio: I have lived in Western Washington for the majority of my life. I have worked in maintenance for a total of 6 years. Five of those years were...

GIVEAWAY Round 1 @ 12:30 p.m. Paw and Parent Patrol A Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue fire truck PLUS a $50 Dining Out gift certificate Donated by: ...

According to EvictionLab.org, Washington’s eviction rate has continued to fall from its 2005 peak of 1.45% to 0.82% in 2016, the latest year...

New Management Company Members: Kiemle Hagood Saratoga Capital Inc TWG High River LLC DABCO Property Management LLC Precision...

We held our annual economic forecast luncheon, the Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO), with a record 825 industry professionals in attendance....

When you pick up your phone and search for something “near me,” the ads that show up are a great example of local marketing in action....

On Monday, October 7, the City of Burien passed a bill creating a local rental housing code requiring "just cause" for termination of a tenancy,...

The City of Seattle recently passed legislation requiring changes to the notices served to residents. These laws were signed by the Mayor on October...

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MGR. OF THE YEAR 1-300 UNITS Alice Pearson, Woodridge Park - Allied Residential Allen Pedroso, Chelsea at Juanita Village -...

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MNG. OF THE YEAR 1-150 UNITS Elizabeth Hooper, Trail Lodge Apartments - Coast Property Management Isabelle Dean, Montgomery...

More than $22,000 of goods and services were donated to our 5th annual Volunteer Impact Day! Rebuilding Together Seattle brings volunteers and...

Thank you for joining us! Property Members: Sheridan Beach Terrace Andrew's Arms Andrew's Glen Andrew's...

Apartment Industry & Its Residents Contribute $3.4 Trillion to the National Economy A new Hoyt Advisory Study commissioned by the National...

The City of Federal Way is considering a rental registration and inspection program. The program will be proposed and considered by the City...

An article which appeared in last Saturday’s Tacoma News Tribune highlighting new landlord-tenant laws included several assertions by tenant...

Bio: As a Spokane native, I have enjoyed my experiences within this great city from the time I was born. I now enjoy this beautiful city with...

Welcome aboard to our new valued members! Property Management Members: Premier Residential Reliant Property Management Cirrus Asset Management Walls...

On average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men experience some form of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in America. Here in...

Summer is photo season! It's that time of the year when the sun is out and our properties look their best in natural light. We have all heard the...

When did you start with AFB and what was your first position? 1991. I started in our Renton distribution warehouse pulling mini-blind orders and...

The subject of housing affordability is front and center in the national conversation. The causes of rising housing costs and available and...

IN TOTAL WE HAVE DONATED: 10,533 lbs. = 8,778 meals! TOP COMMUNITIES THIS QUARTER: Riverside Park Apartments, Tarragon Property Services - 272...

We are so glad all of our new members joined us! Member Mondays Virtual Meeting - Make the Most of Your Membership! New Management Company...

Can you tell me a bit about your role working with the multifamily housing industry/Xfinity Communities Team? I started in a sales call center...