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Best Practices for Term Lease Renewal!
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Jul 2

Keeping a tenancy in continuous fixed terms that are exempt from “just cause” can be challenging and will increase your administrative...

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Don't Miss the Deadline — or the Money: Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Jun 12

This article focuses on Washington state requirements that are relevant to multifamily rental housing properties. In 2019, Washington state enacted...

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Send Deposit Accounting & Refund at Move Out
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Jun 4

One of the most common missteps for inexperienced housing providers is the handling of the deposit at move-out. A recent state law passed in 2023...

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New State Laws Take Effect June 11
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Jun 2

The 2026 legislative session wrapped up far kinder to housing providers than the last few have been, and the proof shows up on the calendar this...

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SPOKANE Passes “Pathways to Eviction Diversion” Ordinance
Posted In: Law,
Date posted May 13

On February 2, the Spokane City Council approved Ordinance C36808, titled “Pathways to Eviction Diversion for Spokane,” on a 5-2 vote....

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New State Law: Portable Cooling Devices for Renters
Posted In: Law,
Date posted May 4

ESSB 6200 (Chapter 184, Laws of 2026) — Effective June 11, 2026. Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington landlords generally cannot prohibit...

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FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN WASHINGTON: Why It Still Matters
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Apr 9

Every April, Fair Housing Month marks the anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, signed on April 11, 1968. For Washington housing providers,...

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Reasonable Accommodations for DISABILITIES
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Apr 7

Under the Fair Housing Act and Washington State law, residential tenants with disabilities have theright to reasonable accommodations or...

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Navigating the FAIR HOUSING Landscape: A Proactive Approach for Washington Housing Providers
Posted In: Law, Screening,
Date posted Apr 1

In the rapidly evolving world of Washington real estate, staying ahead of legislative shifts is more than just a best practice; it is a cornerstone...

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Rent Increases & Lease Renewals are No Longer Simple
Posted In: Law, Education,
Date posted Mar 3

It is a necessary industry practice to raise rent regularly in order to cover rising costs and keep properties in the range of market rent. With...

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How Washington LLCs PROTECT Real Estate Investors
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Mar 2

Washington real estate investors often form limited liability companies (LLCs) to hold rental properties, joint ventures, and development projects....

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Rental Codes In Tacoma Are Still A Tangled Mess
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Feb 2

After living with the resulting confusion of two different rental codes in Tacoma, on top of major state law changes for the last two years, we...

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