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We all find ourselves unwilling placed into this post pandemic phase, many landlords are asking how they are going to continue to find responsible...

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With emergency orders and new legislation coming at us from the State Legislature, Seattle City Council, and all the many cities and counties...

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In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased...

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"If a tenant self-certifies financial hardship, Part A of CEEFPA generally precludes a landlord from contesting that certification and denies the...

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Credit scores are an integral part of everyone’s financial life. A good credit score can unlock savings and other financial benefits, like...

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Whether you have owned your community for years or are considering a MHC investment, the bedrock stability of any community lies in contracts with...

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Way back in 1981, the City of Seattle started the trend of only allowing housing providers to end month-to-month tenancies by citing one or more...

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Based on data from the May 26-June 7, 2021 Census Household Pulse Survey, 119,000 Washington State tenants have fallen behind on rent owing $3,500...

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When you look at your community’s streets and lots, what do you see? Have you REALLY looked…because the burgeoning MHC investment...

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Governor Inslee has once again decided to extend the statewide eviction moratorium. However, this extension is not an exact copy of the previous...

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We are happy that despite a rocky start, councilmembers and specifically the sponsors of the ordinance were willing to meet with RHAWA staff,...

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On Thursday, June 24 Governor Inslee held a press conference to give an update on the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to...

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