Seattle First in Time Tenant Selection - ONLINE ONLY
Seattle's First in Time Law is Back
RHAWA Education Center
2414 Southwest Andover StreetSuite D225
Seattle, WA 98106
United States
Event Details
Description:
Seattle’s “First in Time” ordinance first went into effect in 2017 and was overturned by the King County Superior Court the following year. On November 14, 2019 the State Supreme Court ruled that First in Time is legal and it will be reinstated. In this two-hour class, learn the details of the law and required procedures for advertising, screening and offering tenancy including how to:
- Write objective screening criteria including specific required language
- Post criteria in online advertisements
- Time stamp all applications and process in order received
- Follow specific timing requirements for working with applicants
Instructor: Christopher Cutting is an experienced instructor who makes it easy for landlords to understand and apply legal principles in daily practice. As the principal of Cutting Law and owner of LT Services, he practices commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation as well as appeals and judgment enforcement in Western Washington.
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This session will be presented ONLINE ONLY. After class, all participants will receive a link to recorded session and downloadable materials for review.
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