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Jan
28
January has arrived, and it is a great time to schedule exterior building maintenance. Whether you have a small crack in your foundation or a...
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Jan
24
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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Jan
21
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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Jan
20
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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Jan
14
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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Jan
14
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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Jan
14
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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Jan
10
VIEW SSB 5079 Bill Summary Requires manufactured/mobile home community (MHC) landlords to provide tenants with three years' notice before...
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Jan
10
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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Jan
7
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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Jan
7
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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