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Holiday Kitchen Sink Clogs
Posted In: Maintenance,
Date posted Dec 19

When is it a bad time to offer advice about unclogging clogged sinks? Never! Even if your lease clearly states that the tenant is responsible for...

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Recent Forms Updates: Tacoma, Bellingham
Posted In: Announcements, Education, Law, Management,
Date posted Dec 13

Just a few months ago, we made several changes to our leases and other forms in order to comply with an ordinance that changed the Tacoma Rental...

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City of Federal Way Law Summary
Posted In: Law, Management,
Date posted Dec 8

The citizen’s initiative, The Federal Way Stable Housing Initiative was approved by voters at the November 2019 election and certified into...

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Sealing Windows and Doors: How It’s Done
Posted In: Maintenance,
Date posted Nov 8

One of the most effective yet often overlooked tasks is sealing windows and doors. This simple act of preventative maintenance can yield significant...

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Heating with Fossil Fuels? Know the Risks
Posted In: Maintenance,
Date posted Nov 3

The fossil fuels we use in our homes and businesses are wonderful and valuable to us, but propane and natural gas also have inherent risks and...

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Springtime Maintenance For Your Rental Property
Posted In: Maintenance,
Date posted Jun 6

Spring is a beautiful season that brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. It is also a great time to perform certain maintenance...

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RHAWA Default Notices Now Restricted
Posted In: Law, Management,
Date posted May 17

RHAWA has historically offered within its suite of forms, “default notices” (those notices which are the first step before commencing...

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Kirkland Rental Relief Fund
Posted In: Announcements, Law, Management, Rental Assistance,
Date posted Apr 4

City of Kirkland Rental Relief Assistance Fund A program for Residential Landlords – Intended to Assist Tenants Facing Housing Barriers ...

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Wrecked by Neglect: Rental Property Upkeep
Posted In: Maintenance,
Date posted Nov 7

Every now and then we revisit this article about heating and cooling equipment maintenance because let’s face it, when it comes to the upkeep...

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Has My Tenant Abandoned the Property?
Posted In: Education, Management,
Date posted Sep 2

The Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at RCW 59.18.310 defines abandonment as non-payment of rent and the tenant’s intent to...

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Property Management You Can Trust 
Posted In: Management,
Date posted May 16

Foundation Group’s Seattle property management team offers our clients multi-faceted asset and property management services to help to...

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How to Maintain a Fixed-Term Lease in Washington
Posted In: Law, Leasing,
Date posted Apr 22

Maintaining a fixed-term tenancy is not as easy as it once was. With the passage of HB 1236, by default, every tenancy in Washington is now subject...

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