Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
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 Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database. Continue Reading
Governor Inslee’s eviction “Bridge” is scheduled to end on October 31. Continue Reading
We have defined this terminology below to better inform our members and the housing industry, tenants of our communities and residential property managers. Continue Reading
To help meet renters’ needs in the current multifamily housing climate, cities and states are starting to take a closer look at move-in affordability and, specifically, security deposit requirements. Continue Reading
In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased costs directly impact the cost of rent. Continue Reading
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Under the “Bridge Moratorium,” August 2021 provides a change of responsibilities for both the housing provider and tenant. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, June 29, the King County Council passed an ordinance creating local tenant protections for parts of unincorporated King County. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 the Governor published an updated moratorium on evictions, dubbed the “Bridge Moratorium.” This moratorium expands the ability to terminate a tenancy and returns most managerial functions to rental property managers. Continue Reading
Today, Governor Inslee announced he will be extending the state's eviction moratorium through September 30 by creating a bridge Proclamation. Continue Reading
On Monday June 7, the Seattle City Council passed a suite of laws further restricting evictions. Continue Reading
The Governor needs to know any extension of the eviction moratorium will affect you and exacerbate the struggles you've experienced over the past year. Continue Reading
