The City of Bellingham recently passed a law creating additional tenant protections for residents living in rental properties. The law affects all...
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Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
It’s the bottom of the 9th inning in Olympia this week. Thursday, March 8 marks the end of the 2018 regular session. Recall last year, the end...
Read PostIt's the beginning of March Madness in the Legislature. By Friday, March 2, all legislation must be passed out of the opposite house from where it...
Read PostLast week marked the ‘half way point’ in the legislative session. February 14 was the last day any bill could receive consideration in...
Read PostThe City of Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing ordinance took effect Monday, February 19, 2018. With the city of Seattle limts, the use of...
Read PostOn Friday both the House and Senate voted on and passed amended source of income proposals. Wednesday, February 14, marks the final day the Chamber...
Read PostA few things lived and a few things died. This week was the policy cut off for both the House and Senate. This means that if a bill did not...
Read PostWeek 3 in Olympia brought a public hearing on rent control and more negotiations on source of income. Things are moving quickly in Olympia. There is...
Read PostIt's never slow and it is never quiet in Olympia during any legislative session and this one is no exception. There are only 10 business days left...
Read PostWe’re back! January 8th marked the first day of the 2018 legislative session. Today we are one week into the legislative session, and...
Read PostOn August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior...
Read PostOn Monday August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s...
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