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Bill Summary Allows a tenant to sue the housing provider if they: Violate any provision of RCW 59.18 or RCW 59.20 Engaged in "Unfair, deceptive or...

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Key Takeaways: What are the Four Stages of a Real Estate Cycle? What are some Current Macro Real Estate Trends Impacting Investment Real...

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Bill Summary Prohibits a housing provider from advertising or operating their rental as "crime free" Prohibits a housing provider from requesting...

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Last month’s article was mainly about Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves which have been required on water heaters since 1910. As a result...

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Bill Summary Requires housing providers to give between 180 and 220 days notice for all rent increases over 3% The bill specifies the increase...

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Bill Summary Authorizes cities and counties to create an affordable housing incentive program for housing rented at below market level. Multifamily...

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VIEW SSB 5079 Bill Summary Requires manufactured/mobile home community (MHC) landlords to provide tenants with three years' notice before...

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VIEW SHB 1100 Bill Summary Requires landlords to provide written notices of opportunity to purchase with respect to the sale or lease of a...

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Bill Summary Requires housing providers to provide a written checklist to the tenant in order to collect a security deposit Redefines the items on...

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Housing Policy Preview: A look ahead to the 2022 legislative session Last year, when Washington state lawmakers convened for a historic 2021...

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Bill Summary Allows housing providers to apply for the Landlord Mitigation Fund for damage to the unit if their tenant vacated after being a...

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Many of our members, either owners of multiple buildings or property management companies, have employees who manage day-to-day operations. As any...

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