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Seattle Passes Rent Pricing Ordinance: What It Means for Operators
Seattle Passes Rent Pricing Ordinance: What It Means for Operators

At the end of June, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance preventing a landlord from subscribing to, contracting with or exchanging anything of value in return for coordinating services (described below). While some are framing the legislation as a complete ban on algorithmic... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted07/4/2025


WMFHA Statement Following Governor Ferguson's Signing of EHB1217
WMFHA Statement Following Governor Ferguson's Signing of EHB1217

After months of advocacy, engagement, and strong collaboration with our members and coalition partners, EHB 1217 has been signed into law. We fought hard and secured meaningful improvements, but the final bill represents a setback for housing in Washington. It creates more risk and less... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted05/8/2025


Tukwila Considers Tenant Protections
Tukwila Considers Tenant Protections

The City of Tukwila is considering adopting tenant protections. Originally discussed in April, Council heard recommendations from their staff again last week. Council decided to bring the conversation back to committee. We have been in contact with staff running the Planning and Development... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted09/18/2024


Nick Marin Featured in USA Today’s Best Cities for Renters
Nick Marin Featured in USA Today’s Best Cities for Renters

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 this piece, Nick offers expert commentary on the factors renters should consider when deciding where to live and what might make certain cities... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted09/9/2024