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Aug
17
The City of Ferndale’s voter initiative, Consumer Protections from Unfair and Excessive Fees in Housing Tenancies The City of...
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Date posted
Aug
12
On August 11, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 121254, a major expansion of the City's rental fee and disclosure rules. The new law...
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Date posted
Aug
11
Despite district court ruling against landlords on binding precedent, Davis Wright Tremaine files immediate appeal, vowing to challenge Ninth...
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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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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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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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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...
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Date posted
May
6
If you own a handful of rental properties in Washington, taxes probably aren’t your favorite topic—but they are one of the most...
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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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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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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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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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