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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: Education, Law,
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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Assistance Animal Accommodations: Fair Housing Complaints Still a Huge Risk in Washington
Posted In: Law,
Date posted Jan 7

Accommodation of assistance animals has been a trigger for heated conversation among housing providers for years. Any property owner that has...

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Plaintiff’s File Class Action Suit Over COVID Eviction Moratorium
Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Press Releases, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Dec 19

Suit filed against Washington State, the Governor’s Office, and a multitude of cities across Washington Olympia, WA - Yesterday afternoon, in...

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Resources for MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY Owners and Managers
Posted In: Law, Manufactured Housing,
Date posted Nov 20

SUMMARY OF RECENT STATE AND LOCAL LAW CHANGES In Washington’s 2025 legislative session, two bills had a huge impact on manufactured/mobile...

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Equal Rights for Condo Owners: Why Washington Must Redefine “Single-Family” Residences
Posted In: Advocacy, Law,
Date posted Nov 19

In Washington state, the concept of “single-family residence” carries significant legal weight—especially when it comes to...

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