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The Eviction Moratorium "Bridge" to Nowhere Ends October 31
The Eviction Moratorium "Bridge" to Nowhere Ends October 31

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/22/2021


Rental Housing Terminology
Rental Housing Terminology

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/6/2021


New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform
New Legislation Takes Aim at Security Deposit Reform

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

Postedby Jordan Greek (deleted)
Date posted08/18/2021


Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent
Increased Demand, Property Tax Hikes, Utility Increases, and Year of Lost Rent

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/16/2021


CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington
CDC Moratorium Applies in Washington

Here's what you need to know... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/4/2021


August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy
August 2021: A Step Toward Normalcy

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/3/2021


King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections
King County Passes Duplicate Tenant Protections

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted07/6/2021


Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"
Governor Publishes "Bridge Moratorium"

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/30/2021


Eviction Moratorium Extended
Eviction Moratorium Extended

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/25/2021


City of Seattle Law Update
City of Seattle Law Update

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/10/2021


Tell Your Eviction Moratorium Story
Tell Your Eviction Moratorium Story

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/7/2021


Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers

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

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted06/1/2021