CURRENT - October 2023

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We are excited to announce that RHAWA has hired a few new employees!

RHAWA has always prided itself in providing the highest level of service to our members and our new staff members will be key in making our services even more effective than they already are.

Two of our new hires are part of our Government Affairs team, which means we will have a larger and more effective team at both the local level and for the upcoming legislative session. We are looking forward to building on our successes from last year with our larger Government Affairs team. Additional Government Affairs staff will also allow us to respond to local issues much faster and with a higher level of service.

Our other new hire will be working in our business development department. Business development focuses on how to expand the association and improve the services we provide. Our new staff are excited to meet you at LINK meetings and in person events. In the meantime, read below to learn more about our new team members.

Ivan Kallevig | Business Development Manager

Ivan was born in Spokane, WA, grew up in Portland, OR, and currently resides in Seattle, WA. He graduated with honors from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Ivan has over three years of experience in the property management industry, and more recently has a background in Business Development in real estate and property management. In his free time, Ivan enjoys being outdoors on the water with his paddle board and exploring Seattle. Ivan is also a season ticket member for the Seattle Mariners and is passionate about all things Seattle sports.

Tim Hatley | Policy + Communications

Tim Hatley brings over 30 years of public policy, communications, and government affairs experience in his role as policy and communications lead for RHAWA. Tim was born and raised in the farmlands of the Palouse and graduated from Eastern Washington University. He then moved to the

big city of Seattle in 1985 and became a renter. With a degree in photojournalism, Tim explored the political, social, and sports activities of the greater Seattle area by working as a freelance photographer covering breaking news action. As a current events junkie, Tim soon aimed his focus on the political

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CONTACT US

Accounting + Membership Administrator

Geoff Schertz: (206) 905-0606

Board Administrator

Jim Nell: jnell@RHAwa.org

Business Development Manager

Ivan Kallevig: (206) 905-0600

Business Development Specialist

Luke Brown: (206) 905-0610

Creative Director

Sisi Mereness: (206) 905-0605

Deputy Director

Melissa Canfield: (206) 905-0615

Education + Resources Director

Denise Myers: (206) 905-0614

Event Coordinator

Chloe Moser: (206) 905-0600 | cmoser@RHAwa.org

External Affairs Manager

Corey Hjalseth: (206) 905-0603

Grassroots Organizer

Daniel Bannon: (206) 905-0609

Member Services Specialist (Resource Desk)

Sue Lewis: RHAwa.org/supportcenter

Member Services Specialist (Screening)

Val Kushi: (206) 283-0816 | screening@RHAwa.org

Policy + Communications

Tim Hatley: (206) 905-0601

CONNECT WITH US

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Sean Flynn

Vice President

Christopher Cutting

Past President

William Shadbolt

Cathy Jeney

Chris Dobler

Chris Gurdjian

Cory Brewer

Devin Easterlin

Secretary Larry Crites Treasurer

Neil Wilson

DIRECTORS

Jason Dolloph

Kaitlyn Jackson

Mark Mullally

Sharon Cunnington

Synthia Melton

LEGAL COUNSEL

Christopher Benis

Checking References for Successful Tenant Screening

When you are screening a prospective tenant, it is important to remember that in addition to checking their credit and background records, you should also verify tenancy and employment. These references will help you look past the credit score and give you more insight into what type of tenant they might be. Landlord and Employment Verification are services that are offered through RHAWA’s tenant screening services. To provide this service, we do need a copy of your applicant’s signed rental application. The results of these services may not be immediate as we may not be able to get a hold of the reference contact on the first try.

Some property owners/managers may feel that this is something they would prefer to do on their own but just don’t know what questions to ask. Here are some examples of questions that we ask when verifying tenancy:

• Did this person make timely rent payments?

• Did they maintain the residence?

• Have you ever begun eviction proceedings against this household?

Always remember that while it is a good idea to verify tenancy with the current landlord, verifying their tenant history with the previous landlord is also important.

A previous housing provider may be a little more forthcoming about what kind of a tenant your applicant is because they are not worried about losing or getting rid of that person as they are no longer in a contract with this person.

When verifying an applicant’s employment information, focus on facts that will be in their personnel file such as pay, job positions held, and length of tenure. Oftentimes a company will verify whether a person works at their place of business but will not give you any further information. In this case you might ask to see some of your applicant’s most recent paycheck stubs and perhaps a letter of recommendation.

Some businesses will not give you any information unless they have a signed release from the applicant when verifying tenancy and employment. You can provide the business with a copy of the signed rental application. RHAWA’s rental applications are worded so that when an applicant signs the completed document, they are authorizing you to check these types of references in addition to credit and background.

Formal legal advice and review is recommended prior to selection and use of this information. RHAWA does not represent your selection or execution of this information as appropriate for your specific circumstance. The material contained and represented herein, although obtained from reliable sources, is not considered legal advice or to be used as a substitution for legal counsel.

EDUCATION + EVENTS

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Denise Myers | Education + Resources Director |  dmyers@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0614

ALL CLASS SESSIONS ARE PRESENTED ONLINE ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

ROOMMATES IN YOUR RENTALS

When: Wednesday, October 4 | 3-4 pm

Cost: $30 Members | $60 Freemium Subscribers | $90 Guests

With the continuing housing shortage and now historic inflation rates, it is increasingly common for people to seek roommates as a solution to rapidly rising household costs. Many housing providers far from university districts are dealing with the unique challenges of having roommates in residence for the first time. Experienced landlord and attorney, Chris Benis will share laws and best practices for common situations including changes in tenancy, screening new roommates, and disputes between roommates.

RHAWA MEMBERSHIP PREVIEW & ORIENTATION

When: Tuesday, October 10 | 1-2 pm

Cost: Free | Registration Required

Please join our team for an overview of Member Benefits and Services offered by RHAWA. Participants will receive a tour of the RHAWA website and tools and are encouraged to ask questions relating to member benefits throughout the meeting. This meeting is designed for New Members and those considering membership with RHAWA. Specific Property Management and Legal questions cannot be addressed during this meeting. Seats are limited to 25 participants and registration is required.

LINK MEETINGS

Casual member meetings with topical discussions. No fee, simply order and pay for food at restaurant venues.

• Claim Jumper, Tukwila

When: Tuesday, October 10 | 6:30-8 pm

• Harbor Lights, Tacoma

When: Thursday, October 12 | 6-7:30 pm

• Angelo’s of Bellevue, Bellevue

When: Tuesday, October 17 | 6-8 pm

• Bob’s Burgers, Everett

When: Thursday, October 19 | 6:30-8 pm

*Meeting time and subject may change. Please check the calendar at RHAwa.org/events.

DEFER CAPITAL GAINS WITH A 721 UPREIT EXCHANGE

Wednesday, October 11 | 3-4:30 pm

Cost: $30 Members | $60 Freemium Subscribers | $90 Guests

Learn how to defer capital gains tax and invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) using a 1031 Exchange + 721 UpREIT transaction. This educational webinar will be taught by Austin Bowlin, CPA – Partner at Real Estate Transition Solutions. Here is what you will learn:

1. What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?

2. What is a 721 UpREIT Exchange?

3. Benefits of an UpREIT Exchange

4. Types of 721 UpREITs

5. 721 UpREITs vs. 1031 DSTs

OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES IN SEATTLE: A UNIQUE RENTAL

When: Thursday, October 19 | 2-3 pm

Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers

With Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs and DADUs) construction on the rise, many homeowners are transitioning to becoming housing providers. While this type of owner can face some unique challenges, they also fall within some significant exemptions to Seattle city law. In this class, Attorney and Managing Broker Rebecca Craemer will discuss best practices for any owner-occupied property, including listing, screening applicants and ultimately leasing your rental. Join this class to become more empowered in navigating Seattle law and setting the groundwork for a successful working relationship with your tenant.

2023 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

When: Wednesday, October 25 | 5-7:30 pm

Cost: $50 Early Bird

Join the Rental Housing Association of Washington as we take time to reflect on our accomplishments, challenges, and membership during the 2023 Annual Business Meeting.

Hear from RHAWA president, Sean Flynn, take part in the 2024 Board elections, get a sneak peek of upcoming events, and hear from staff and fellow rental housing providers. During this event, members will also be able to supply feedback on items they would like the association to focus on moving forward.

We're looking forward to seeing you all, old faces and new alike. If you've never been to an RHAWA event, this will be an excellent first one. The Annual Business Meeting will be the only event of the year with this many staff and board members all in one room! While we've previously held this event online, we're thrilled to be able to host the Annual Business Meeting this year in person.

New Statewide Opportunity for ADU Development!

Recently passed in the 2023 legislative session, HB 1337 was intended to further ADU construction and increase the variety of housing types and housing options in all urban growth areas across the state. The bill adds two sections to Title 36 Counties, Chapter 70A Growth Management—Planning by selected counties and cities. We’ve recently added a summary of the new law to Support Center articles.

Note: As this is a new law, it is especially important to consult with your attorney prior to making decisions based on this summary.

Statewide ADU Development Regulations

Accessory dwelling units—Local regulation, RCW 36.70A.680:

The new state regulations on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development only apply to “urban growth areas” as defined by state law RCW 36.70A.110. All cities as well as most developed areas around cities are usually within urban growth areas.

Except for restrictions on specific property development due to the proximity

of septic systems or other unsuitable physical characteristics, the state law will supersede any noncompliant city law six months after the jurisdiction's next periodic comprehensive plan update required under RCW 36.70A.130.

Local governments will still be able to:

• Restrict the use of ADUs for shortterm rentals.

• Apply the same public health, safety, building code, and environmental permitting requirements to the ADU as the principal unit.

• Apply development regulations to construction as long as they are not contrary to the new state law.

• Prohibit adding ADUs to lots that are not served by public sewer.

• Restrict ADUs in residential zones with density of one dwelling unit per acre or less that are within environmentally protected areas.

Accessory dwelling units—Limitations on local regulation, RCW 36.70A.681:

Local governments must comply with the following:

• No impact fees for ADUs that are greater than 50 percent of fees that

would be imposed on the principal unit.

• No requirement for the owner to live on the same lot as ADU.

• At least two ADUs must be allowed on lots located in all zoning districts within an urban growth area allowing single-family homes in the following ways:

o One ADU and one DADU.

o Two ADUs

o Two Detached ADUs (DADU) (either two separate structures or one combined)

• DADUs must be permitted.

• Any lot size meeting minimum requirement for the principal unit must be allowed to have an ADU or DADU.

• No maximum gross floor area requirement for ADU that is less than 1000sf.

• No roof height limit on ADU less than 24 feet unless the lower limit also applies to the principal limit.

• No restrictions on setback, yard coverage, tree retention, entry door location, or aesthetics for ADUs that are more restrictive than for the principal unit.

• DADUs can be sited at a lot line that abuts a public alley unless

there is routine snow plowing in the alley.

• Conversion from existing structures such as garages must be allowed.

• ADUs may be sold as condominium units.

• ADU permit may not be conditioned on public street improvements.

• No requirement for off-street parking if ADU is within a half-mile walk to a major transit stop.

• No requirement for more than one off-street parking space per unit on lots smaller than 6000sf.

• No requirement for more than two off-street parking spaces per unit on lots greater than 6000sf.

Cities may be exempt from parking space rules based on an empirical study showing significant safety issues. Also, portions of cities within a one-mile radius of large commercial airports are exempt.

Local governments may impose a limit of two ADUs in addition to the principal unit on lots of 2000sf or less.

Formal legal advice and review is recommended prior to selection and use of this information. RHAWA does not represent your selection or execution of this information as appropriate for your specific circumstance. The material contained and represented herein, although obtained from reliable sources, is not considered legal advice or to be used as a substitution for legal counsel.

Denise Myers

Submissions are compiled and printed, depending on space available. RHAWA does not guarantee submissions will be included.

Interested in Submitting Your Announcement?

We welcome information about industry job postings, new employee and location information, and more. If you have questions, or would like to submit an item for consideration, email publications@RHAwa.org.

Rental Housing Industry – 2024 Policy Goals and Call to Action

Cory Brewer, General Manager | Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates | Board of Director & Vendor Member

The 2024 Washington State Legislature will be in session before we know it, and now during the “offseason” is the time to meet with representatives and start mapping out bills that may be introduced. From where I sit, there are a few very specific priorities for this upcoming session along with a couple of more broad, general ideas. I’ll get into some detail about each one, and then discuss how stakeholders like you can get involved.

Notice To Sell: Did you know that a landlord in Washington State may only use intent to sell as Just Cause to end a tenancy for a single-family home? This has long been the case in the city of Seattle, but only very recently was the policy adopted statewide. The idea is to prevent mass displacement of dozens or even hundreds of renters when an apartment building is sold, but it wraps in most condos and townhouses as well which is NOT in the spirit of the law. A single condominium unit being sold would only affect one tenancy, not an entire building’s worth, and we are pushing to make sure that condos are recognized as a housing “unit” just

like a single-family house is, for this purpose. There is an additional trickle-down effect with this law, in that it presents unnecessary roadblocks in the “housing ladder.” Condos are a good option for entry level first-time home buyers. The first step toward building generational wealth. Lack of condos for sale, which are tied up in red tape with tenancies, stunt this type of activity. Not to mention all the empty-nesters living in large houses that cannot find a place to downsize to, thus not freeing up their larger-than-necessary homes for growing households.

Electronic Document Service Opt-

In: How many metric tons of carbon are wasted by printing paper and driving it around the state? Your guess is as good as mine, but rest-assured it is a LOT. We live in the 21st century, houses can be bought and sold entirely online, so why can’t a landlord offer their tenant a lease renewal digitally as well? We are making a hard push to modernize this archaic law and allow landlords and tenants to officially communicate via email and/or mail. In addition to the untold killing of trees,

wasted carbon, and wasted time – the personal delivery and posting of certain documents presents privacy concerns for the receiver and safety concerns for all parties. While “heavy” documents such as an eviction notice may remain appropriate for personal service, others such as a lease renewal offer certainly do not, especially when you consider that places like Seattle require a 30+ page Renter’s Handbook be attached.

Rent Control: In a very highly publicized recent vote, the Seattle City Council rejected a rent control proposal that would have been implemented if/when the state of Washington were to ever allow it. We do not, however, expect this to be the end of the conversation. Those who operate rental housing and understand the investment and upkeep that it requires know all too well what a policy like rent control would mean for housing supply.

In a broader sense, there is always conversation about statewide preemption when it comes to landlord/tenant law, or in other words, getting back to a consistent statewide set of rules rather

than a patchwork collection of various city and county ordinances which we have now – many of which compete with one another on the same exact topics.

So how can YOU get involved? During session, RHA is very good about alerting its membership about which proposals are up for a hearing, and how to testify in those important meetings – whether it be via Zoom or by appearing personally in Olympia. But here during the offseason is a good time to try and make personal connections with the representatives from your district. The state government website makes this relatively easy by using the following link. You’ll be provided with a list of the state representative(s) and senator(s) serving your district and from here you can contact them directly to request a phone call or a meeting:

https://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/

Tell them what’s important to you, and why.

Cory Brewer

2024 POLICY GOALS AND CALL TO

New Spokane Rental Regulations

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SMC 10.57.020: Business Licensing and Registration

• Beginning January 1, 2024 all residential housing for rent/lease/ let to the public must be registered with the city of Spokane through a web portal established by City of Spokane IT dept. Registration expires on December 31st of the calendar year following registration or renewal.

• Cost: All Landlords or property management companies on the landlord’s behalf must pay the $127 fee for a business license annually pursuant to SMC 08.02.0206(A). In addition, a fee of $15 per unit must be paid per year. Below market cost rentals to low-income tenants may seek waiver of the $15 fee by registering with the City’s affordable rental housing incentive program (to be developed by Dept. of Community, Housing and Human Services. Registration is transferable any person who acquires ownership of a registered rental property for the remainder of the calendar year.

• Registration is conditioned on applicant providing a valid declaration of each unit’s compliance with RCW 59.18.060, street address, whether unit is offered at or below market rent, and whether unit is occupied or unoccupied.

• Property owners or their property managers must provide each tenant a digital link to city web portal and

if tenant does not have internet access advise them to call 311 for information on tenant rights and responsibilities.

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SMC 10.57.040 Inspections.

• Code Enforcement may conduct periodic and cause-based inspections of all residential rental property. Code enforcement may only enter with consent of the tenant of the residence or with a lawful court-ordered warrant for inspection for periodic inspection. Code Enforcement may conduct cause-based inspections for violations of RCW 59.18.115 (substandard or dangerous conditions) or SMC 17F.070.400 (substandard buildings).

• No Fee shall be assessed against landlords or tenant for an initial inspection. If a deficiency is discovered during the initial inspection Code Enforcement may schedule a second inspection to review for remedy of the deficiency. If the deficiency is not remedied Code Enforcement may schedule more inspections and assess fees against the residential rental unit registrant. Failure to pay assessed fees bars registration renewal.

• A “repeat offender” is the owner of residential rental unit(s) who has a confirmed non-compliance history at the same site or on a different tax parcel under the same ownership two times within a 12-month period. Repeat offenders

may be subjected to a non-compliance fee of $2,500 per violation if not resolved by the compliance timeframe listed on the Code Enforcement Notice of Violation.

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SMC 10.57.050 Appeals

• Appeals of registration denials, revocations, or suspensions may be appealed to the hearing examiner by filing a notice of appeal with the city of Spokane permit center and paying the applicable appeal fee within 14 days of issuance of the decision. No suspension or revocation of a registration shall take effect until 14 days after the mailing of the notice thereof. If an appeal is taken the suspension or revocation shall be stayed pending final action by the hearing examiner. Appeal of the hearing examiner’s decision may be made to the superior court of Washington in and for Spokane County within 21 days from the date of the decision and will stay the suspension or revocation pending the final action by the superior court. No portion of the registration fee shall be refunded for revocation or suspension of registration.

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SMC 08.01.160 Multiple Businesses or Locations

• A registrant renting multiple residential real property units in Spokane may register as a single business, but must list all residential units by street address separately as required in SMC 10.57.020(B).

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SMC 08.01.195 Engaging in Business Criteria

• Any one of the following activities conducted within the City of Spokane by a person, or its employee, agent, representative, independent contractor, broker or another acting on its behalf constitutes engaging in business and requires a business license.

o Owning, making available for rent or lease, renting or leasing, maintaining or having the right to use, or using real property, including residential rental property, located in the City of Spokane.

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SMC 08.02.0206 Business Registration

• Beginning January 1, 2023, the regular business registration basic fee shall be $127 per twelve-month period.

• In addition to the basic registration fee, each business registrant must pay an additional fee of $15 per unit per license year.

• Businesses qualifying under SMC 08.01.190(B)(nonprofit organizations) the business registration fee is one half the basic registration fee (Reduced from $127 to $63.50) and are exempt from residential unit fees.

Eric M. Steven, Attorney | Steven Law Office | RHAWA Vendor Member

Eric M. Steven

In the realm of politics, the spotlight often falls on national and state elections, while municipal elections typically receive less attention. However, for rental housing providers in Washington State, participating in these local elections is far from a mere formality. It is a significant opportunity to shape rental housing perspectives in your immediate jurisdiction and influence the trajectory of your community.

1. The Direct Impact on Everyday Life

Perhaps the most compelling reason to participate in municipal elections is their direct impact on our daily lives. Municipal governments are responsible for a vast array of services and decisions that shape our everyday experiences. From the condition of the roads we traverse, the state of the parks where our children play, to the quality of education in our public schools, local governments wield enormous influence.

2. Representation and Accessibility of Elected Officials

Unlike state or federal representatives, local officials are your neighbors. They shop at the same grocery stores, their children attend the same schools, and they use the same local services. This proximity and shared experience mean they are likely to be more attuned to the nuances of local issues and more responsive to their constituents' concerns.

3. Innovation in Policy Making

Local governments are often the testing grounds for new policy proposals. By participating in local elections, you can support candidates who propose alternative solutions to our housing crisis which would be less harmful than the current approach excessive regulation of housing providers. We need to elect candidates who have different perspectives on

rental housing legislation. Forward-thinking, practical, solutions to the issues in our rental housing industry could arise from a single city council and spread throughout the state.

4. Civic Engagement and Community Investment

Lastly, participating in municipal elections is a testament to civic

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ported candidates are supportive of small housing providers and will fight for your rights if elected to public office.

The importance of municipal elections in Washington State cannot be overstated. The decisions made at this level shape our communities, from the quality of public services to the representation of the interests of small housing

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engagement and community investment. Voting is a vital aspect of a democratic society and as a member of RHAWA, you can get even more involved with just a few clicks. RHAWA makes it easy for our members to support a multitude of candidates by simply donating to the RHAWA PAC. RHAWA ensures that all PAC-sup-

providers. By voting in our upcoming elections and donating to RHAWA PAC, you have the power to directly influence our communities and help pave the way for a better future.

“Friends of RHAWA” Candidates

The most important protection for our industry involves electing and building relationships with politicians who

understand the importance and value of the rental housing industry. RHAWA works to elect candidates who recognize rental housing as a valuable asset to communities, share a strong commitment to allowing rental housing to function as a market-based industry, and a willingness to work with the rental housing industry toward the common goal of providing safe and healthy housing.

Endorsement Process

RHAWA's Political Action Committee (PAC) issues endorsements to inform voters of which candidates running for office recognize rental housing as a valuable asset to communities, their commitment to allowing rental housing to function as a market-based industry, and for their willingness to work with the rental housing industry toward the common goal of providing safe and healthy housing. All candidates to be considered for endorsement by RHAWA's PAC must complete our questionnaire. The RHAWA PAC reviews completed questionnaires and then chooses to interview candidates. The Political Action Committee votes to endorse candidates for all positions.

The importance of municipal elections in Washington State cannot be overstated. The decisions made at this level shape our communities, from the quality of public services to the representation of the interests of small housing providers. By voting in our upcoming elections and donating to RHAWA PAC, you have the power to directly influence our communities and help pave the way for a better future.

RMAP is Resigning

Val Kushi | Member Services Specialist |

A few years ago, RHAWA launched a new RMAP as a very promising platform for members to do online lease signing and tenant screening while taking advantage of single sign-on, While that was possible, we have encountered more challenges than previously anticipated.

Initially, RMAP kept all your screening applications, leases, addendums, and disclosures in one place allowing you to easily refer back to and do lease renewal. As time went by we started to notice that the platform had several glitches, which is counter-intuitive, and not user friendly, to aggravate the matter, the online rent pay capability is delayed and might take longer than expected to become a reality.

With great sadness, we would like to announce that, due to prolonged technical difficulties, we will be resigning from the RMAP platform in October 2023. Before and immediately following RMAP’s shutdown, you will be able to save a printable copy of all your files stored in RMAP. This includes applications, leases, and addendums.

We recommend switching to Instascreen (QuickApp) , RHAWA’s other screening software for screening services only.

Saving Files From RMAP

From the main tab in the RMAP page, go to Applications , then you will need to start saving each and all applications from both Pending and Archived (if you have any documents there).

Pending Tab

Click on the applicant’s name, then click on Entire Application to save it, see below.

After you download and save all documents under Applications , locate the Households tab at the top of the page and click on it.

Locate the first household under Current Household, note that the household needs to be Current to be saved, any future or pending household not completed can’t be saved.

Downloading & Saving Current Households

On the left-hand side locate the first property, click on the first blue heading, then click on Leases, see below.

Any documents under Authorization files are not included in the Entire Application and must be saved separately if it shows under Authorization . You must do it for all documents listed. If you have any additional documents under Uploads , for example, a Copy of the government-issued ID, etc.

For a copy of the screening report, click on View Report to download and save it.

After locating the Leases tab, you’ll need to individually save each lease showing here. Click on Download and save it. See below.

Make sure a designated folder has been created on your computer and that you can easily locate it after saving each and all documents.

If you have any questions about Instascreen or need help logging or recovering your ID, please email screening@RHAwa.org for more info. In the meantime, please reach out to this email if you require assistance saving documents or have additional questions.

Val Kushi

10 Items To Check in a DIY Rental Property Inspection

Phil Schaller, CEO | RentalRiff | RHAWA Vendor Member

Conducting an informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important periodically - we recommend it at least once a year. It allows you to understand the state of your property, troubleshoot for larger issues, plan some preventative maintenance, and also build trust with your tenants (more on that in a bit).

While there are hundreds of items you could inspect in a walkthrough, we’re going to focus on the low-hanging fruit and the most important boxes to check. Before we get into the list, here are a few pointers:

• Schedule this walkthrough far in advance with your tenants - they’ll keep this on the radar and (hopefully) focus on keeping the property in good shape. Most states require at least 48 hours of written notice before anyone enters the dwelling.

• Communicate to your tenants why you’re conducting this walkthrough. You want to know what’s going on with the property but you also want to make sure you’re providing a hospitable environment for your tenants.

• We recommend conducting these walkthroughs with a general contractor or maintenance pro (RentalRiff can help) as an unbiased 3rd party and someone who can easily diagnose/fix certain issues.

Without further ado, here we go:

Replace furnace filters

This is an easy one. You’ll need a filter on hand but it’s easy and not expensive. Replacing a broken furnace, on the other hand, is very expensive.

Replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries

Here is another easy one that is a critical safety tool. Aside from the liability, you’ll have on your hands if these alarms don’t work during an emergency, let’s keep everyone safe!

Clean out dryer vents

While cleaning out a dryer vent may require slightly more elbow grease than changing batteries, it’s another important safety precaution. If your dryer can’t ventilate two things can happen: your dryer breaks ($$$) or, much worse, a fire can start.

Switch the GFIs

We can’t tell you how many calls we get for electrical work that can be solved with the push of a button. Get ahead of these issues by switching the GFI for your tenants.

Run water and check for leaks under the sinks

An easy way to do this is to turn on the water and throw a baking pan under the plumbing to see if any liquid is cap-

tured. Sometimes leaks can be small but they can cause serious damage.

Turn on all appliances

Checking to see that appliances are in good working order is definitely helpful. Appliances are expensive and that weird sound your dishwasher is making may indicate a new one is in your future.

Run the garbage disposal

The number one maintenance request landlords receive is for garbage disposals. We recommend giving them a tighten with an Allen wrench and/or a reset. Olive pits love giving landlords a headache.

Test the heating and air conditioning

You’re required as a landlord to provide a humane environment for your tenants - this means a livable temperature. We like to turn the AC on full blast to check, then switch to heat - easy to inspect other items while checking these systems.

Inspect crawl spaces and attics

Pests and water damage love the areas of your property where people don’t hang out. Pretty easy to spot both (poop and watermarks) and if left untreated can cause big problems.

Check ceilings, walls, floors, doors, and windows

Alright so we crammed a few into #10 here but they’re all important. Any sign of water damage is a big red flag and requires an immediate solution. Walls/ ceilings/floors are expensive fixes.

These walkthroughs are included with our service and many of our customers will schedule several throughout the year (based on the tenants and condition of the property). If you have any questions on how to conduct these informal walkthroughs we’re happy to chat or provide some more insighthttps://www.rentalriff.com/contact-us.

Phil Schaller is the CEO of RentalRiff. RentalRiff provides an ongoing property maintenance and tenant support solution for small rental properties. A property owner or manager can hire a RentalRiff “property specialist” (licensed/insured general contractor or maintenance pro) to be on-call for their property. Tenants simply reach out to their property specialist for any property-level needs - the specialist will then head to the property and fix the issue. Routine preventative maintenance, emergencies, and turnovers are all included.

Phil Schaller

Owner-Occupied ADU and DADU Properties in Seattle: A Unique Rental

A record number of people are converting their property into a rental business by building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs). While everyone can understand the benefits of receiving rent, many of my clients first contact me when they realize how complicated the law regarding rental properties has become and want to ensure they are set up correctly. While the first thing I recommend to all clients who self-manage is to join RHAWA, in this article I will highlight some unique leasing features for this subset of owners and when you might want to contact legal counsel for additional support.

You should keep in mind that living with your tenants presents unique challenges to a healthy working relationship. It is essential to set clear boundaries and expectations about sharing your space during the initial leasing process. When this doesn’t happen, I find owners become upset with tenants but lack obvious violations of their lease. To avoid this and set the groundwork for a successful working relationship, I recommend drafting a detailed set of “House Rules” and incorporating those rules into your lease.

These “House Rules” will provide notice of what is and isn’t permitted to potential tenants and possible additional grounds for eviction. While there is a balance to be struck — too many rules will risk overwhelming potential tenants and will likely not all be considered “material” enough to justify eviction, including more details than a traditional lease is essential for these owners. Here are some common concepts I recommend addressing in your “House Rules”:

• Apportion a fair division of use of the property. For example, if there is a DADU do they have a separate yard? If there is a yard, can they plant in a portion of it?

What entrance should the tenant use? Where can they park? What laundry can the tenant use? Where can a bike be stored?

• Do not put the responsibility of the maintenance of high-value home elements on the tenant. A common mistake I see in DIY leases is owners who place maintenance responsibilities on a tenant for house elements where botched repairs could easily exceed the tenant’s security deposit value. Your tenant does not have the same interest in ensuring the property is cared for long-term. Examples of housing elements to exclude from tenant maintenance requirements include sump pumps, plumbing or electrical work, installed landscaping and irrigation, or hardwood elements.

• Spell out particulars about your specific property and the limits on maintaining a healthy shared space. Among other elements, this can include specifying how to use a shared mailbox, shared trash container duties, maintaining any security features like keeping a door to the alley closed when not in use, some landscaping duties, outdoor social events limits in numbers or notice to the other party required, BBQ or fire pit allowance and location, chimney usage, quiet hours, and even though parking and storage are not generally required to be segregated for these rentals, it is helpful to delineate exactly what is available to the tenant.

• Soundproofing. If the lease is for an ADU that has shared walls, I like to include some language about how it’s a shared space, the soundproofing is not perfect, and the tenant has inspected the space and agrees to work in good faith with the other tenant (or owner) on any issues concerning noise.

• Known interferences during the

lease period. Planning a roof repair or some plumbing work? The fewer surprises during the tenancy, the better. You should flag these expected interferences in your “House Rules.”

Seattle law also recognizes these types of owners as unique. The following legal references address only properties zoned single-family in Seattle, where the owner resides on the property while renting out the other units to non-family members. Tenants who are also family members, or renting out rooms within the owner’s actual dwelling, may be treated differently.

One very significant difference for owner-occupied single-family lots with an ADU or DADU is additional discretion in tenant selection. For example, “First in Time” and the “Fair Chance Housing Ordinance” do not apply in the same manner. See SMC 14.08.050; 14.09.115; but see RCW 59.18.257. Additionally, these owners may be exempt from parts of recent Seattle “roommate” laws mandating owners to add or consider additional roommates on a lease. See SMC 7.24.030; 7.24.031; 7.24.032. Terminating a tenancy may also be easier as there are fewer defenses to eviction and “Just Cause” is more easily met by these types of rentals. See RCW 7.24.030; SMC 22.205.010; 22.205.080; 22.205.110. Reasonable accommoda-

tion law is also more flexible and some of the limits on initial leasing costs and fees may not apply. See SMC 7.24.035; 7.24.036; 14.08.030; 14.08.190. Finally, the requirement to document parking charges separately is usually not required. See SMC 7.24.030.

While the law referenced in this article may be relevant to you, this article does not provide legal advice as individual facts and circumstances will affect your leasing priorities and whether you fall within an exemption. The actual application of the exemption can be more limited than it appears in city law if there is overlap with state law and the use of a property management company or agent can also impact the law. See SMC 14.08.030; 14.08.060; 14.08.190. Finally, other fair housing laws prohibiting harassment, retaliation, discriminatory language, and all types of discriminatory advertising, will still apply. See SMC 14.08.045; 14.08.060; 14.08.070; 14.08.190. If you suspect you may need to rely on an exemption, you should strongly consider reaching out to an attorney.

Should you require help with leasing or legal support, please consider contacting me, Rebecca Craemer, at A & O Property LLC (rebecca@aopropertyllc.com) or Craemer Legal PLLC (craemerlegal@gmail.com), or (917) 261-0654 to schedule an appointment.

Rebecca Craemer, Managing Broker and Attorney | Craemer Legal PLLC | Vendor Member

Rebecca Craemer

TACOMA HOUSING PROVIDER WOES

In July, the Tacoma City Council voted to adopt new tenant policies and amend the city code without any input from voters. Some of these new policies included much of what has already been enacted in Seattle such as a cap on late fees and extended notice period for a rent increase. The Seattle policies of the last few years have led to a slow decline in rental inventory and more specifically single-family homes. The Tacoma City Council then chose to put their new policies on the ballot for voters to decide come November. However, a Pierce County judge ruled that the City Council’s initiative would provide a false choice because the initiative lists policies that have already been put into law by the Tacoma City Council. This leaves voters with only one housing initiative choice on the Tacoma ballot. This secondary ballot measure is Measure 1 penned as a “Tenant Bill of Rights”. This initiative is sponsored

by Tacoma For All, an organization endorsed by the Democratic Socialist Party, and will further restrict rental housing provider and property holder rights. Tacoma For All managed to get just enough signatures to put Initiative 2023-01 on the ballot as Measure 1 in November and this ballot measure goes much further than what the Tacoma City Council has already put in place. If passed, this initiative will have disastrous implications on the Tacoma housing market and housing providers.

Tacoma For All Initiative Measure 1 includes the following:

• Limits move-in fees to one month’s rent and limits late fees to $10 a month.

• Housing providers must give six months’ notice to raise the rent with notices being given between 180-210 days and a second notice given between 90-120 days.

• If serving a rent increase of 5% or more, the rental housing provider is obligated to offer up to two months' rent to the tenants to help with relocating if they choose to leave the property. If the rent increase is 7.5% or more, the housing provider must pay up to 2.5 months of rent to help with relocation assistance and if the rent increase is 10% or more, the housing provider must pay up to 3 months' rent for assistance.

• Winter eviction moratorium, school year eviction moratorium for households with school-age children, or if the tenant is an educator, except under certain conditions.

• Prohibiting evictions of members of the military, first responders, seniors, healthcare providers, and educators, except under certain conditions.

There are more items on this initiative, but those above highlight the gravity of what voters will be deciding in November. These new ordinances will create a very hostile and convoluted environment for local housing providers in Tacoma. Measure 1 goes further even than Seattle’s local ordinances.

Seattle:

• Limits move-in fees to one month’s rent and limits late fees to $10 a month.

• Housing providers must give 180 days' notice to raise rent.

• If serving a rent increase of 10% or more, the landlord must provide tenant with an application for relocation assistance from the City. The landlord will be charged by the City for any reimbursement awarded to the tenant up to 3 times rent.

COULD SOON OUTPACE SEATTLE

STATEMENT AGAINST:

THIS INITIATIVE IS SPONSORED BY TACOMA FOR ALL, AN ORGANIZATION

ENDORSED BY THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST PARTY, AND WILL FURTHER RESTRICT RENTAL HOUSING PROVIDER AND PROPERTY HOLDER RIGHTS.

Measure 1 will result in fewer affordable single-family rental units available in the city of Tacoma. When the city of Seattle began to implement the very same laws being proposed by ballot Measure 1, they saw a 22% reduction in the number of single-family housing units available for rent in just 3-years, according to the city’s own housing data. Many small housing providers, fed up with increasing regulations, simply decided to sell their rental units at the height of the housing market and seek other investment opportunities outside of the city. Once these rental units leave the market they don’t come back and with fewer affordable single-family rental housing units available, rents will increase due to law of supply and demand.

Measure 1 will make rental housing less safe. Maintaining a secure environment is crucial for tenants and is a paramount goal of housing providers and the proposed restrictions placed on them by the ballot measure will directly impact their ability to do that. If a building has a tenant with extremely disruptive behavior who has become a menace to other residents, this measure will make it nearly impossible for them to end their tenancy placing all the other tenants in an unsafe and uncomfortable situation.

• Winter and school year eviction moratorium, except under certain conditions.

While neither city has managed to pass a rent control law, with rent control still being illegal statewide, we can see quite clearly the direction both major cities are choosing to move. RHAWA is fiercely fighting this initiative and will be hitting the pavement in Tacoma to inform and educate as many voters as possible. This initiative will only make the already strained housing situation in Tacoma worse.

Many current property owners considering the housing provider route may choose to sell rather than sift through all the new possible ordinances. A new term has been coined for homeowners who purchased during the extremely low-rate environment of COVID, “Accidental Landlords”. What this term re-

ally means is people who bought at an extremely low rate during the COVID era and are now looking to move up to something a bit bigger, maybe because of a life or job change. These owners may choose to rent their current home in favor of selling simply because they struggle with the idea of giving up their low rate. However, if the types of policies in Measure 1 are passed, many of these potential new rental housing providers may choose to sell or simply stay put, further straining the supply of single-family rental housing available.

RHAWA will be sending out a plethora of information about how you, our members, can get involved and help us defeat this initiative. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to Daniel Bannon, our Grassroots Organizer, at dbannon@RHAwa.org or (206) 905-0609.

Tacoma’s rental housing stock will deteriorate. With limitations and restrictions on rental income it will become increasingly challenging for small housing providers to cover the cost of necessary maintenance and repairs promptly. This will result in the deterioration of the quality of Tacoma’s rental housing stock and directly impact the quality of life of tenants.

TACOMA’S HOUSINGCRISIS

REBUTTAL:

Proponents of Measure 1 claim this measure will help protect rental housing and will prevent homelessness when the opposite is true. Measure 1 will reduce Tacoma’s single-family rental housing stock making it more difficult for families to live in Tacoma. Measure 1 will also lead to the deteriorating of the quality and safety of rental units in Tacoma and compromise tenant safety.

TACOMA CALL TO ACTION

This November there will be a ballot initiative presented to voters which will cause significant harm to the Tacoma Rental Housing.

It is vital that all housing providers in Tacoma get involved, reach out to their colleagues and educate the public on the harm this initiative will cause.

Even if you do not have any rentals in Tacoma, it is important to spread the word of this harmful policy to anyone you know in the area. If these policies gain traction in Tacoma, your city may be next.

Please read the RHAWA Press Release and email the RHAWA advocacy team. As usual, if you are unable to provide your time, please donate to the RHAWA PAC. The importance of your involvement cannot be overstated.

RHAWA is launching a full scale effort to defeat the Tacoma Ballot Initiative. We will need your help to share your story on how these policies would impact your livelihood. We need members willing to volunteer to spread the word about the harmful impact of this policy. We need members who are willing to provide quotes and potentially be interviewed regarding this upcoming ballot initiative.

Don't worry if you don't feel prepared to get involved yet. Our government affairs team is working around the clock to make involvement as easy as possible. If you have never participated in RHAWA's advocacy efforts before, now is a great opportunity to get involved for the first time. We will train you on how to properly and effectively communicate your perspectives as well as all the other ways you can get involved.

Together, we can defeat this harmful ballot initiative and defend the rights of Tacoma's rental housing providers.

To get involved, please reach out to Daniel Bannon, our Grassroots Organizer, at dbannon@RHAwa.org or (206) 905-0609.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rental Housing Association of Washington Calls on Members to Help Fight New Tacoma Regulations that will Reduce Affordable Housing

Tacoma, WA – September 7, 2023

The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) put the call out to its 5,000 members in Tacoma and across the state to help organize and defeat the Democratic Socialist Party’s proposed housing regulation ballot measure in Tacoma which would severely degrade the rental housing market and will likely lead to hundreds of currently affordable rental housing units being moved off the market in 2024.

Citing recently published data Seattle SDCI - 2022 RRIO Annual Report to Seattle City Council from the city of Seattle, RHAWA Executive Director Sean Flynn said, “The Socialist Party of Seattle is taking to Tacoma their failed public policies that are degrading the Seattle affordable rental housing market and reducing available units which makes it tougher for renters to find a place to live.”

The Tacoma ballot initiative, 2023-01, has been pushed by a group self-titled “Tacoma For All”, who are funded by deep pocketed tenant advocacy benefactors. The initiative collected barely enough signatures this spring to qualify for the November ballot. The measure would impose the stiffest rental property restrictions in the state, even more so than Seattle. Flynn pointed to the City of Seattle’s own data which shows since the city imposed new aggressive and punitive rental restrictions, the city has lost hundreds of previously available rental housing units. These restrictions were put forward by outgoing Socialist Party Councilmember Kshama Sawant.

“I am just stunned!”, said Linda Mickey, a local Tacoma rental housing provider, “My husband and I work really hard to keep our rental units in great condition and keep the rents as affordable as possible. But these Seattle-style measures will make it much harder to do so. We need the help of all rental property owners across the state; if these policies can come to Tacoma, they could come to you.”

RHAWA is spearheading an effort to recruit small mom-and-pop rental owners in Tacoma to get involved at all levels. RHAWA is encouraging any Tacoma and Pierce County rental housing provider to get involved in our advocacy efforts – visit RHAwa.org for the latest information.

About Rental Housing Association of Washington

With more than 5,000 members, RHAWA provides resources and advocacy to small to mid-size rental housing providers. Our goal is to support members and the community in building a healthy housing economy for all. RHAWA is a not-for-profit organization and provides its members with a full range of products and services including tenant screening, leasing forms, and education.

Press Contact: Melissa Canield | mcanield@RHAwa.org | (206) 905-0615

Daniel Bannon

VENDOR LISTINGS

We encourage you to consider the vendors found within these listings for your rental business needs. When seeking competitive bids, be sure to mention your RHAWA membership as many offer member discounts. RHAWA does not specifically endorse any business listed herein. References are always recommended. If you would like to submit a customer testimonial for our records, please submit to publications@RHAwa.org. Please note that changes made to a vendor member profile will not be reflected in the CURRENT Vendor Listings unless the change is also sent to publications@RHAwa.org.

ACCOUNTING | BOOKKEEPING

Brink & Sadler (253) 582-4700 | brinkandsadler.com

Hutchinson & Walter, PLLC (425) 455-1620 | hutchcpa.com

ADVERTISING | VACANCY LISTINGS

Pacific Publishing Co. | Print + Internet (206) 461-1322 pacificpublishingcompany.com

Seattle Rental Group | Property Management (206)315-4628 | www.seattlerentalgroup.com

AIR CONDITIONING

Alpine Ductless, LLC (360) 529-7567 | alpineductless.com

Fischer Heating and Air (206) 783-1190 | fischerheating.com

AIR QUALITY

Envirotest | Mold, Air Quality Analysis, Inspections

Donald B. Kronenberg (206) 877-3191 seattlemoldandairquality.com

APARTMENT SUPPLIES

Greenwood True Value Hardware (206) 783-2900 | greenwoodhardware.com

ASSOCIATIONS – REAL ESTATE

Brink Property Management

Dean Foggitt (425) 458-4848 | brinkpm.com

ATTORNEYS

Access Evictions

Travis Eller (425) 641-8010 | accessevictions.com

Christopher T. Benis, Attorney at Law

First Avenue Law Group, PLLC Vendor of the Year 2006

(206) 447-1900 | firstavenuelaw.com

Demco Law Firm, P.S.

(206) 203-6000 | demcolaw.com

Dimension Law Group PLLC

Synthia Melton

(206) 973-3500 | dimensionlaw.com

Flynn and Associates, PLLC

Sean Flynn

(206) 330-0608 | theflynnfirm.com

Glasson Legal (206) 627-0528 | glassonlegal.com

Gourley Law Group / The Exchange Connection

(360) 568-5065 | gourleylawgroup.com

Holmquist & Gardiner, PLLC

(206) 438-9083 | lawhg.net

Jeffery Bennett (503) 255-8795

Law Office Of Shaun Watchie Perry (206)729-7442 | swp-law.com

Ledger Square Law (253) 327-1701 | ledgersquarelaw.com

Ling & Liang PLLC (206)462-2884 | ling-liang.com

LT Services (206) 241-1550 | ltservices.net

Loeffler Law Group, PLLC (206) 443-8678 | loefflerlawgroup.com

Maxwell Glasson (206) 627-0528 | loefflerlawgroup.com

Micheal D Mclaughlin, Attorney at Law (253) 686-9786

Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC (206)624-6271 | www.reedlongyearlaw.com

Seattle Real Estate Law Group (206) 623-4846 | seattlerealestatelawgroup.com

BANKS

Eastside Funding (425) 230-0000 | eastsidefunding.com

First Federal Savings and Loan (206) 586-1701 | ourfirstfed.com

First Financial Northwest Bank

Tom Jarzynka (425) 264-2757 | ffnwb.com

Homebridge Financial (206) 915-3742 | homebridge.com

Luther Burbank Savings Bank

Tiana Jackson: (425) 739-0023 lutherburbanksavings.com

Pacific Crest Savings Bank

Scott Gibson (425) 670-9600 | (800) 335-4126 paccrest.com

BUILDING REPAIR | REMODEL

+1 Construction (206) 313-6587 | plusoneconstruction.com

Bellan Group, LLC

Susan Bellan (206) 383-0102 | bellan.com

Construction Expeditors, LLC

(206) 595-8852 | (877) 644-1700

constructionexpeditors.com

CARPORTS

Carports of Washington Inc (360)897-1200 | carportsofwashington.com

CATCH BASIN + STORM DRAIN

G & L Vactor Services LLC (425) 881-0911

CHIMNEY CLEANING | REPAIR (MASONRY)

The Chimney Specialists, Inc. Pierce Co.: (253) 475-0399 | (888) 979-3377

Seattle: (206) 782-0151 | (888) 979-3377

So. King Co.: (253) 833-0144 | (888) 979-3377 thechimneyspecialists.com

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com

CLEANING

Fischer Restoration

(888) 345-2532 | fischerrestore.com

Flippers Warehouse

(206) 656-3222 | flipperswarehouse.com

Haynes Contracting LLC

(253) 335-7905 | haynescontractingllc.com

Interland Design

Jake Cervilla

(425) 290-9639 | interlanddesign.com

CleanSpace Cleaning Services (206) 462-3200 | cleanspace2day.com

Genesee Carpet Cleaning (206) 569-5573 | genesseecarpetcleaning.com

COLLECTIONS

Puget Sound Collections

Umpqua Bank | Multifamily Lending

Matt Couch (425) 602-1250 | umpquacrelending.com

Washington Federal

Vendor of the Year | 2015

Tim Marymee: (206) 777-8213 | (800) 324-9375 washingtonfederal.com

BATHTUB + SHOWER RENOVATION

Fischer Restoration (888) 345-2532 | fischerrestore.com

Flippers Warehouse (206) 656-3222 | flipperswarehouse.com

Tub Cove Inc. New Tubs, Surrounds and Bathroom Plumbing (206) 522-1711 | tubcove.com

BED BUG DETECTION

NWK9 Bed Bug Detectives (206) 801-3522 | nwk9bedbugdetectives.com

BLIND CLEANING + REPAIR

Shine a Blind

On-Site Ultrasonic Mini-Blind Cleaning + Repair (425) 771-7799 | shineablind.net

BUILDING INSPECTORS

Ideal Inspection Services LLC RRIO Certified + Licensed Inspector (206) 930-0264 | idealinspectionservice.com

Kanso Homes, Inc.

(206) 278-3403 | kansohomes.com

Maintco

(425) 822-5505 | maintcogc.com

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com

Garrett Michaud (206) 728-5000 | pugetsoundcollections.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors

John Downing (206) 324-9427 | capstonerea.com

CBRE - PNW Multifamily | Private Capital Group (206)292-1600 | www.cbre.com

Straight Street Building / Home Inspection

John Leon Gonzalez (206) 999-1234 | hi@homeinspect.ws

BUILDING MATERIALS

Dunn Lumber | Doors, Windows + Lumber (206) 632-2129 | (800) 248-3866 dunnlum.com

Next Level Property Maintenance

(206) 922-8119 | nxtlevelpm.com

Pro Realty Options, Inc.

(425) 745-2400 | prorealtyoptions.com

Rife Masonry

Chad Rife: (206) 696-6998 | rifemasonry.com

T.E. Kelly Company, LLC

Tim Kelly: (206) 240-1950

The Wall Doctor, Inc.

Gary Borracchini (425) 822-8121 | thewalldoctor.com

Top-Rung Construction LLC

Gary Gilmer (253) 893-1101 | fieldsroofservice.com

CARBON MONOXIDE + SMOKE DETECTION

Envirotest | Mold & Air Quality Analysis

Donald B. Kronenberg (206) 877-3191 | seattlemoldandairquality.com

Greenwood True Value Hardware | Detectors (206) 783-2900 | greenwoodhardware.com

Pacific Northwest Locksmith | Detectors (206) 531-0411 | pnwlocksmith.com

CARPET CLEANING

Extreme Steam Carpet Cleaning – 24/7 Water Extraction (425) 330-9328 | extremesteamcc.com

Genesee Carpet Cleaning (206) 569-5573 | genesseecarpetcleaning.com

Colliers International (206) 223-1428 | colliers.com/seattle

CPX LLC

(866) 405-1435 | cpxone.com

DVF Legacy Investments (206) 650-6113 | pugetsoundinvesting.com

First Federal Savings and Loan (206) 586-1701 | ourfirstfed.com

HFO Investment Real Estate (971) 717-6337 | hfore.co

Icon Real Estate Services Inc.

Jeremiah Roberson

(425) 633-3330 | iconre.org

Kidder Mathews

Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575

Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191

DylanSimon.com

Foundation Group, LLC (206) 324-7622 | foundationgroupre.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Lee & Associates

Multifamily Team

Candice Chevaillier

(206) 284-1000 | lee-nw.com

VENDOR LISTINGS

Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

Vendor of the Year | 2016

(206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871

paragonrea.com

Pilot Ventures LLC

Jason Kono (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com

Prospector Property Management (206) 508-6366

prospectorpropertymanagement.com

Westlake Associates

(206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com

Windermere Real Estate Commercial

Therasa Alston | (206) 650-4777

COMMERCIAL REINVESTMENTS + FINANCIAL SERVICES

1031 Capital Solutions

(800) 445-5908 | 1031capitalsolutions.com

First Federal Savings and Loan (206) 586-1701 | ourfirstfed.com

CONSULTING

Alliance Flooring Services (253) 850-1288 | allianceflooring.com

Real Estate Transition Solutions Exchange - 1031 Real Estate (206) 502-4862 | www.re-transition.com/rhawa

Redside Partners, LLC

Craig Swanson (206) 323-1771 | redsidepartners.com

CONSTRUCTION + DEMOLITION

Haynes Contracting LLC

(253) 335-7905 | haynescontractingllc.com

CONTRACTORS

+1 Construction

(206) 313-6587 | plusoneconstruction.com

A&A Electric

(206) 212-1888 | anaelectric.com

ABC Towing, Inc.

Seattle: (206) 682-2869

Tukwila: (206) 767-4024

abc4atow.com

Bellan Group, LLC

Susan Bellan

(206) 383-0102 | bellan.com

Bravo Roofing, Inc.

GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2014

John Paust, Estimator: (206) 948-5280

(253) 335-4825 | (360) 886-2193 john@bravoroofs.com bravoroofs.com

Construction Expeditors, LLC

(206) 595-8852 | constructionexpeditors.com

CONTRACTORS

Diamond Roofers, LLP

Flat & Low Slope

(206) 202-7770 | diamondroofers.com

ER Flooring

(360) 402-9566 | erflooring.com

First Choice Remodeling, Inc.

(253) 846-9000 | firstchoiceremodelinginc.com

Global Paving LLC

(253) 286-7943 | globalpavingllc.com

Masonry Restoration Consulting

(425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com

Maintco

(425) 822-5505 | maintcogc.com

Pioneer Masonry Restoration Co.

(206) 782-4331 pioneermasonry.com

Reinhart Electric & Service

(425) 251-5201 reinhartelectric.net

T.E. Kelly Company LLC

Tim Kelly: (206) 240-1950

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Rental Housing Association of Washington

Chartrice Young (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

DECKS

Dunn Lumber | Doors, Windows & Lumber (206) 632-2129 | dunnlum.com

DEVELOPERS

Affinity Real Estate Management

(206) 812-9155 affinityrem.com

Pacific Crest Real Estate (206) 812-9155 pacificcrestre.com

DOORS

SRC Windows (253) 565-2488 | srcwindows.com

DRAIN CLEANING

Best Plumbing Group

(206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114 bestplumbing.com

Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Vendor of the Year | 2020

(425) 775-6464 (800) 972-7000 dayandnite.net

Fischer Plumbing, Inc.

(206) 783-4129 | fischerplumbing.com

The Pipe Guys (253) 537-2830 | pipeguys.com

DRYER VENT + DUCT CLEANING

The Chimney Specialists, Inc. | Dryer Vent Only

Seattle: (206) 782-0151 | (888) 979-3377

So. King Co.: (253) 833-0144 | (888) 979-3377

Pierce Co.: (253) 475-0399 | (888) 979-3377 thechimneyspecialists.com

VentMasters | (206) 362-5190 | ventmasters.net

DRYWALL

The Wall Doctor, Inc.

Gary Borracchini

(425) 822-8121 | thewalldoctor.com

EDUCATION – REAL ESTATE

Rental Housing Association of Washington

Denise Myers | (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE + REPAIR

A&A Electric

(206) 212-1888 | anaelectric.com

Alpine Ductless, LLC (360) 529-7567 | alpineductless.com

Capstone Solar

(206) 580-3448 | capstonesolar.com

Reinhart Electric & Service (425) 251-5201 reinhartelectric.net

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

ENERGY CONSERVATION + WEATHERIZATION

Capstone Solar (206) 580-3448 | capstonesolar.com

Energy Benchmarking Services

Michael Jones (206) 245-8737 | EnergyBenchmarkingServices.com

SRC Windows (253) 565-2488 | srcwindows.com

ESTATE PLANNING

Dimension Law Group PLLC

Synthia Melton (206) 973-3500 | dimensionlaw.com

Flynn and Associates, PLLC

Sean Flynn (206) 330-0608 | theflynnfirm.com

Olympic Estate Group, LLC

G.A. “Jeri” Schuhmann (206) 799-0544 | OlympicWealthStrategies.com

EVICTIONS

Access Evictions

Travis Eller, Attorney at Law (425) 641-8010 | accessevictions.com

Demco Law Firm, P.S. (206) 203-6000 | demcolaw.com

Glasson Legal (206) 627-0528 | glassonlegal.com

LT Services, Inc. (206) 241-1550 | ltservices.net

Loeffler Law Group, PLLC (206) 443-8678 | loefflerlawgroup.com

Maxwell Glasson (206) 627-0528 | loefflerlawgroup.com

EXCHANGE — 1031 REAL ESTATE

1031 Capital Solutions (800) 445-5908 | 1031capitalsolutions.com

Gourley Law Group / The Exchange Connection (360) 568-5065 | gourleylawgroup.com

Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (425)582-3487 | www.ipx1031.com

Kay Properties & Investments

Dwight Kay (855) 899-4597 | kpi1031.com

FLOOD | SEWER OVERFLOW CLEANUP

Fischer Restoration (888) 345-2532 | fischerrestore.com

FLOOR COVERINGS

AFB Floors (425)255-3893 | afbfloors.com

Alliance Flooring Services (253) 850-1288 | allianceflooring.com

ER Flooring (360) 402-9566 | erflooring.com

FORMS + LEASES

Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Seattle Public Utilities | Resource Conservation (206) 684-5251 | savingwater.org

Tacoma Housing Authority (253) 281-7674 | tacomahousing.net

GUTTER INSTALLATION

Axis Roof and Gutter, Inc. (360) 653-ROOF(7663) | axisroofandgutter.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Next Level Property Maintenance (206) 922-8119 | nxtlevelpm.com

Ohlsen's Property Renewal (206) 228-2123 | propertyrenewals.com

RentalRiff (541) 600-3200 | rentalriff.com

TQ Handyman LLC Trevor Rose: (206) 222-5129 trevor@tqhandyman.com

HARDWARE

Greenwood True Value Hardware (206) 783-2900 | greenwoodhardware.com

King County Hazardous Waste Management Program (206) 296-4692 kingcountyhazwastewa.gov

HEATING | AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Alpine Ductless, LLC (360) 529-7567 | alpineductless.com

Fischer Heating and Air (206) 783-1190 | fischerheating.com

HOME INSPECTIONS

Optimized Inspection Services, LLC Bryan Mize (206) 349-0733 | seattlerentalinspector.com

Seattle Rental Inspection Services (RRIO) (206) 854-0390

seattlerentalinspectionservices.com

Real Estate Transition Solutions

Exchange - 1031 Real Estate (206) 502-4862 | www.re-transition.com/rhawa

Straight Street Building / Home Inspection John Leon Gonzalez (206) 999-1234 | hi@homeinspect.ws

Taurus Home Inspections

Lisa Lotus | WA State Home Inspector #2261 (206) 676-0023 | taurushomeinspections.com

FINANCIAL | LIFE INSURANCE SERVICES

Diamond Cut Insurance Group, Inc.

Larry Janowicz (425) 879-5198 | larry@dcigi.com

Olympic Estate Group, LLC

G.A. “Jeri” Schuhmann (206) 799-0544 | OlympicWealthStrategies.com

HOARDING

Bio Clean, Inc. (425) 754-9369 biocleanwa.com

INSURANCE

Brent Ward State Farm Insurance

(425) 488-9100 | (888) 532-1875

brentwardagency.com

Diamond Cut Insurance Group, Inc.

Larry Janowicz (425) 879-5198 | larry@dcigi.com

State Farm Insurance

(206)322-3910 | myseattleinsurance.com

INVESTMENT + FINANCIAL SERVICES

CBRE - PNW Multifamily | Private Capital Group (206)292-1600 | www.cbre.com

VENDOR LISTINGS

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Coin Meter (503) 750-8442 | coinmeter.com

Hainsworth Laundry

Jason Hainsworth (509) 534-8942 | hainsworth.biz

LEAK DETECTION

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 | fischerplumbing.com

LENDERS, MORTGAGE CAPITAL

CrossCountry Mortgage LLC (206) 650-4041 | keaneloans.com

Eastside Funding (425) 230-0000 | eastsidefunding.com

First Federal Savings and Loan (206) 586-1701 | ourfirstfed.com

First Financial Northwest Bank

Tom Jarzynka (425) 264-2757 | ffnwb.com

Flynn Family Lending

LUMBER

Dunn Lumber (206) 632-2129 | (800) 248-3866 dunnlum.com

MAINTENANCE

First Choice Remodeling, Inc. (253) 846-9000 | firstchoiceremodelinginc.com

Multifamily Elites

(425) 698-1631 | multifamilyelites.com

Pro Realty Options, Inc.

(425) 745-2400 | prorealtyoptions.com

Real Property Management Today

(253) 426-1730 | rpmtoday.com

RentalRiff

(541) 600-3200 | rentalriff.com

MASONRY SERVICES

Rife Masonry Chad Rife: (206) 696-6998 | rifemasonry.com

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com

PIPE RESTORATION

Best Plumbing Group (206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 fischerplumbing.com

The Pipe Guys

(253) 537-2830 | pipeguys.com

Tub Cove Inc.

One-piece one-of-a-kind bath walls (206) 522-1711 | tubcove.com

PLUMBING

Best Plumbing Group (206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114 bestplumbing.com

Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating Inc. Vendor of the Year | 2020 (425) 775-6464 | (800) 972-7000 dayandnite.net

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 fischerplumbing.com

POOL LEAK DETECTION

Colliers International

GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2018

Tim McKay: (206) 223-5586

CPX LLC

(866) 405-1435 | cpxone.com

Dan Chhan: (206) 223-1265

Joe Levin: (206) 223-5583

Sam Wayne: (206) 515-4498

Brittany Rondello: (206) 515-4495

colliers.com

Flynn Family Lending

Matt Flynn

(425) 221-8660 | flynnfamilylending.com

Havium. Inc

(888) 642-8486 | havium.com

Kidder Mathews

Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575

Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191

DylanSimon.com

Luther Burbank Savings Bank

Tiana Jackson: (425) 739-0023

lutherburbanksavings.com

McTaggart Real Estate

(206) 322-9495 | darcoapts.com

Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

Vendor of the Year | 2016

(206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871

paragonrea.com

Peak Mortgage Partners

Dave Eden

(206) 660-3014 | peakmp.com

Sound Reatly Group

Charles Burnett, CCIM

(206) 931-6036 | soundmultifamily.com

Umpqua Bank | Multifamily Lending

Matt Couch (425) 602-1250 umpquacrelending.com

Wilson Property Management, Inc.

Gary Wilson, CPM (425) 453-0089 | wilsonmanagementinc.com

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Seattle Public Utilities | Saving Water Partnership (206) 684-5955 | savingwater.org

LAND DEVELOPMENT | ZONING

Kanso Homes, Inc.

(206) 278-3403 | kansohomes.com

LANDLORD LIAISON PROGRAM

Tacoma Housing Authority (253) 281-7674 | tacomahousing.net

LANDSCAPING

Echo Yard Maintenance (206) 909-6873

Matt Flynn (425) 221-8660 | flynnfamilylending.com

Homebridge Financial (206) 915-3742 | homebridge.com

Kidder Matthews Simon and Anderson Team (206) 747-4725 | dylansimon.com

Luther Burbank Savings Bank

Tiana Jackson: (425) 739-0023 lutherburbanksavings.com

Pacific Crest Savings Bank

Todd M. Hull | Scott Gibson (425) 670-9624 | (800) 335-4126 pacificcrestbank.com

Peak Mortgage Partners

Dave Eden (206) 660-3014 | peakmp.com

Sound Community Bank (206) 448-0884 x202 | soundcb.com

Umpqua Bank | Multifamily Lending

Matt Couch (425) 602-1250 | umpquacrelending.com

Washington Federal Vendor of the Year | 2015

Tim Marymee (206) 777-8213 | (800) 324-9375 washingtonfederal.com

LIGHTING

Tacoma Public Utilities Power: (253) 502-8600 Water: (253) 502-8723

TacomaPowerRebates.com/multifamily

LOCKSMITH

Pacific Northwest Locksmith (206) 531-0411 | pnwlocksmith.com

SnS Locks (206) 664-1209 | safeandsecurelocks@gmail.com

S n S Locks

Mobile Locksmith Residential and Commercial Master and Tracking Systems South King and Pierce Counties 206-664-1209

safeandsecurelocks@gmail.com

Pioneer Masonry Restoration Co. (206) 782-4331 | pioneermasonry.com

METER + BILLING SERVICES

Guardian Water & Power

Chris Apostolos (206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139 guardianwp.com

Submeter Solutions, Inc.

Jeff Lowry: (425) 228-6831 (888) 64-METER (63837) submetersolutions.com

MOLD | MOLD INSPECTIONS

Envirotest Mold, Air Quality Analysis, Inspections

Donald B. Kronenberg (206) 877-3191 | seattlemoldandairquality.com

ON-SITE LAUNDRY SERVICES

Hainsworth Laundry

Jason Hainsworth (509) 534-8942 | hainsworth.biz

PAINTING | PAINT

Extreme Steam Carpet Cleaning (425) 330-9328 | extremesteamcc.com

Interland Design

Jake Cervilla (425) 290-9639 | interlanddesign.com

Ohlsen's Property Renewal (206) 228-2123 | propertyrenewals.com

PEST INSPECTIONS

NWK9 Bed Bug Detectives (206) 801-3522

nwk9bedbugdetectives.com

Straight Street Building / Home Inspection

John Leon Gonzalez (206) 999-1234 | hi@homeinspect.ws

American Leak Detection (425) 747-7118 | americanleakdetection.com

PRINTING

Pacific Publishing Co. (206) 461-1322 | pacificpublishingcompany.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Affinity Real Estate Management (206) 812-9155 | affinityrem.com

All County Evergreen Property Management (253) 238-9590 | allcountyevergreen.com

Allen Property Management

Mike Larson (253) 582-6111 | (800) 995-6111 haroldallen.com

Bell-Anderson & Assoc., LLC, AMO (253)852-8195 | bell-anderson.net

Brink Property Management Dean Foggitt (425) 458-4848 | brinkpm.com

Cadence Real Estate (206)258-4871 | www.cadencere.com

Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing (206) 324-9427 | capstonerea.com

Champions Real Estate Services (425) 744-5550 | nwchampions.com

Cornell & Associates Inc (206)329-0085 | www.cornellandassociates.com

Dave Poletti & Associates (206) 286-1100 | davepoletti.com

Dobler Management Company Inc. (253) 475-2405 | doblermanagement.com

Elita Living Real Estate LLC

Erica Vincent (206) 323-0771 | elitaliving.com

Emerald Heights Property Management Ryan Dosch (206) 457-2475 emeraldheightspm.com

First Comercial Properties NW. (206) 985-7275 | fcpnw.com

Foundation Group, LLC (206) 324-7622 | foundationgroupre.com

Icon Real Estate Services Inc.

Jeremiah Roberson (425) 633-3330 | www.iconre.org

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Jean Vel Dyke Properties, LLC

(206) 725-3103 | veldyke.com

Jevons Property Management

Enrique Jevons (206) 880-7935 | jevonsproperties.com

Krishna Realty (425) 209-0055 | krishna-realty.com

Lexington Asset Management

(310) 650-3343

Longley Property Management Inc.

Venita Longley (206) 937-3522 | longleypm.com

Madeson Management LLC

Melissa Melia (206) 673-4282 | madesonmanagement.com

Madrona Real Estate Services, LLC

Bradford Augustine

(206) 538-2950 | MadronaRealEstate.com

Maple Leaf Management LLC

Michelle Bannister (206) 850-8095 | mapleleafmgt.com

Marathon Properties

Jeff O’Hare

(425) 745-9107 | marathonpropmgmt.com

Multifamily Elites

(425) 698-1631 | multifamilyelites.com

Nathaly Burnett Property Management (253) 732-9535 | beyondseattle.com

Next Brick Property Management

(425) 372-7582

Niche Realty Associates LLC

(206) 851-4694 | nichrealtyassoc.com

Northfield Properties Inc.

(425) 304-1250 | (425) 304-1250

North Pacific Property Management

Joshua Fant

(206) 781-0186 | (800) 332-1032 northpacificpropertymanagement.com

Pacific Crest Real Estate (206) 812-9155 | pacificcrestre.com

Park 52 Property Management

Paul Jakeman | (253) 473-5200 | park52.com

People’s Real Estate, Inc.

Lisa Brannon | (425) 442-9941 | peoplespm.com

Phillips Real Estate, LLC (206)22-8600 | philipsre.com

Pilot Ventures LLC | Property Management (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com

VENDOR LISTINGS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Spartan Agency, LLC (253) 863-6122 | spartanagency.com

SUHRCO Residential Properties

(425) 455-0900 | (206) 243-5507 suhrco.com

The Paris Group NW

(206) 466-4937 | theparisgroupnw.com

TQ Handyman LLC

Trevor Rose: (206) 222-5129 trevor@tqhandyman.com

T-Square Properties | Real Estate Brokers

(425) 485-1800 | www.tsquaremanagement.com

Weber & Associates Property Management

(425) 745-5838

Westlake Associates (206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com

Wilson Property Management, Inc.

Gary Wilson CPM (425) 453-0089 wilsonmanagementinc.com

Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates

(425) 455-5515 | wpmnorthwest.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Kidder Mathews

Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575

Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191

DylanSimon.com

Krishna Realty (425) 209-0055 | krishna-realty.com

Leading Edge Property Management (425) 405-2358 | edgehomerentals.com

Lee & Associates

Multifamily Team

Candice Chevaillier (206) 284-1000 | lee-nw.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Windermere Real Estate / East

Buck Hoffman (206) 660-3764 | buckhoffman.com

WPI Real Estate Services, Inc. (206) 522-8172 x105 | wpirealestate.com

RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTORS

Ideal Inspection Services LLC

RRIO Certified + Licensed Inspector (206) 930-0264 | idealinspectionservice.com

Prospector Property Management (206) 508-6366

prospectorpropertymanagement.com

Real Estate Gladiators

(425)260-3121 | www.realestategladiators.com

Real Estate Investment Services (REIS) Lakewood: (253) 207-5871 Seattle: (206) 319-5981 | REISinvest.com

Real Property Management Today (253) 426-1730 | rpmtoday.com

Redside Partners, LLC

Craig Swanson (206) 323-1771 | redsidepartners.com

Rentals Northwest

Richard Wilber (253) 581-8616

Renters Marketplace

Larry Cutting (425) 277-1500 | rentersmarketplace.com

Seattle's Property Management (206) 856-6000 | seattlespropertymanagement.com

Seattle Rental Group Property Management (206)315-4628 | www.seattlerentalgroup.com

SJA Property Management (425) 658-1920 | sjapropertymanagement.com

SJC Management Group

Jason Clifford (253) 863-8117 | sjcmanagement.com

Windermere Property Management / JMW Group

(206) 621-2037 | windermere-pm.com

Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org/RMAP

Windermere Property Management / WPM South, LLC

Ed Verdi (253) 638-9811 | wpmsouth.com

WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.

(206) 522-8172 | wpirealestate.com

Yardi

Kelly Krier (805) 699-2040 | yardi.com

RECYCLING + GARBAGE

Junk Busters-Big Haul

(360) 390-2014 | junkbustersllc.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

BricksFolios Real Estate Solutions

Jyotsna (Jo) Dixit

(425) 503-1225 | brickfolios.com

Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors

John Downing (206) 324-9427 | capstonerea.com

Champions Real Estate Services

(425) 744-5550 | nwchampions.com

Colliers International

(206) 223-1428 | colliers.com/seattle

Cornell & Associates Inc

(206)329-0085 | www.cornellandassociates.com

Dave Poletti & Associates

(206) 286-1100 | davepoletti.com

DVF Legacy Investments

(206) 650-6113 | pugetsoundinvesting.com

Elita Living Real Estate LLC

Erica Vincent

(206) 323-0771 | elitaliving.com

Foundation Group, LLC

(206) 324-7622 | foundationgroupre.com

Havium. Inc

(888) 642-8486 | havium.com

HFO Investment Real Estate

(971) 717-6337 | hfore.com

Jean Vel Dyke Properties, LLC

(206) 725-3103 | veldyke.com

Kay Properties & Investments

Dwight Kay

(855) 899-4597 | kpi1031.com

Madrona Real Estate

Bradford Augustine (206) 538-2950 | MadronaRealEstate.com

McTaggart Real Estate (206) 322-9495 | darcoapts.com

Next Brick Property Management (425) 372-7582

Niche Realty Associates LLC (206) 851-4694 | nichrealtyassoc.com

North Pacific Property Management (206) 781-0186 | (800) 332-1032 northpacificpropertymanagement.com

Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

Vendor of the Year | 2016 (206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871 paragonrea.com

Optimized Inspection Services, LLC

Bryan Mize (206) 349-0733 | seattlerentalinspector.com

Seattle Rental Inspection Services (RRIO) (206)854-0390 seattlerentalinspectionservices.com

Straight Street Building / Home Inspection

John Leon Gonzalez (206) 999-1234 | hi@homeinspect.ws

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Olympic Estate Group, LLC

Jeri Schuhmann (206) 799-0544 OlympicWealthStrategies.com

RISK MANAGEMENT

ADT – Multi-family (562) 712-7504 | adt.com

ROOFING SERVICES

Axis Roof and Gutter, Inc. (360) 653-ROOF(7663) | axisroofandgutter.com

Park 52 Property Management

Paul Jakeman | (253) 473-5200 | park52.com

People’s Real Estate, Inc. (425) 442-9941 | peoplespm.com

Phillips Real Estate, LLC (206) 622-8600 | phillipsre.com

Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc.

(425) 688-3003 | pmp1988.com

Real Estate Gladiators

(425)260-3121 | www.realestategladiators.com

Real Estate Investment Services (REIS)

Lakewood: (253) 207-5871

Seattle: (206) 319-5981 | REISinvest.com

Seattle Land Broker Inc.

(206) 973-3022 | seattlelandbroker.com

SJA Property Management

(425) 658-1920 | sjapropertymanagement.com

Sound Reatly Group

Charles Burnett, CCIM

(206) 931-6036 | soundmultifamily.com

SUHRCO Residential Properties

(425) 455-0900 | (206) 243-5507 | suhrco.com

Tecton Corporation

(206) 448-4100 | tecton.com

The Chang Group (425) 678-2288 | changgroup.com

The Paris Group NW

(206) 466-4937 | theparisgroupnw.com

T-Square Properties | Real Estate Brokers

(425) 485-1800 www.tsquaremanagement.com

Westlake Associates (206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com

Windermere Property Management

/ Lori Gill & Associates (425) 455-5515 | wpmnorthwest.com

Windermere Real Estate Commercial

Therasa Alston | (206) 650-4777

Bravo Roofing, Inc. GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2014 John Paust, Estimator: (206) 948-5280 (253) 335-4825 | (360) 886-2193 john@bravoroofs.com | bravoroofs.com

Diamond Roofers, LLP | Flat & Low Slope (206) 202-7770 | diamondroofers.com

Fields Roof Service Inc. (253) 852-4974 | (888) 852-4974 fieldsroofservice.com

Mono Rooftop Solutions

Commercial / Residential Repair & Maintenance (206) 767-2025 | monorooftop.com

SECURITY

Pacific Northwest Locksmith | Detectors (206) 531-0411 | pnwlocksmith.com

SECURITY

Signal 88 Security of South Puget Sound (206)208-0233 | signal88.com

SnS Locks (206) 664-1209 | safeandsecurelocks@gmail.com

SEWER & DRAIN VIDEO INSPECTIONS

Best Plumbing Group (206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114

bestplumbing.com

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 | fischerplumbing.com

SIDE SEWER REPAIR

Best Plumbing Group (206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114

bestplumbing.com

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 | fischerplumbing.com

The Pipe Guys (253) 475-6225 | pipeguys.com

SOFTWARE FOR RENTAL OWNERS

Yardi

Kelly Krier (805) 699-2040 | yardi.com

SUBMETERING

Guardian Water & Power

Chris Apostolos (206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139

guardianwp.com

Submeter Solutions, Inc.

Jeff Lowry: (425) 228-6831

(888) 64-METER (63837) | submetersolutions.com

VENDOR LISTINGS

TAX CONSULTING | PREPARATION

Brink & Sadler

Johann Drewett (253) 582-4700 | brinkandsadler.com

Hutchinson & Walter, PLLC (425) 455-1620 hutchcpa.com

TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGES (1031)

Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (425)582-3487 | www.ipx1031.com

Real Estate Transition Solutions 1031 Exchanges & Delaware Statutory Trusts Vendor of the Year | 2017 (206) 686-2211 | re-transition.com

TEMPORARY HOUSING

Short Term Suites (206) 652-9356 | shorttermsuites.com

TENANT SCREENING

Rental Housing Association of Washington Val Kushi | (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

SafeRent Solutions (419) 367-7615

THIRD PARTY BILLING | UTILITIES

Guardian Water & Power

Chris Apostolos | guardianwp.com

(206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139

Submeter Solutions, Inc.

Jeff Lowry: (425) 228-6831 (888) 64-METER (63837) | submetersolutions.com

TOWING + IMPOUND MANAGEMENT

ABC Towing, Inc.

Seattle: (206) 682-2869 | Tukwila: (206) 767-4024 abc4atow.com

TRAUMA SCENE CLEAN-UP

Bio Clean, Inc. (425) 754-9369 biocleanwa.com

UTILITY SERVICES

WATERPROOFING

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893

masonryrestorationconsulting.com

WINDOW COVERINGS

Conservice

(435) 419-4960 | conservice.com

Tacoma Public Utilities Power: (253) 502-8600

Water: (253) 502-8723

TacomaPowerRebates.com/multifamily

VACANCY LISTING SERVICES

Pacific Publishing Co. | Print & Internet

(206) 461-1322 | pacificpublishingcompany.com

Renters Marketplace

Larry Cutting (425) 277-1500 | rentersmarketplace.com

WATER CONSERVATION

Seattle Public Utilities | Saving Water Partnership (206) 615-1282 | savingwater.org

WATER | FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION

Fischer Restoration (888) 345-2532 | fischerrestore.com

WATER HEATER SALES & SERVICE

Best Plumbing Group (206) 633-1700 | (425) 771-1114 | bestplumbing.com

Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Vendor of the Year | 2020 (425) 775-6464 | (800) 972-7000 | dayandnite.net

Fischer Plumbing, Inc. (206) 783-4129 | fischerplumbing.com

Greenwood True Value Hardware (206) 783-2900 | greenwoodhardware.com

Shine a Blind | Blinds

On-Site Ultrasonic Mini-Blind Cleaning + Repair (425) 771-7799 | shineablind.net

WINDOWS

SRC Windows (253) 565-2488 | (800) 870-2488

srcwindows.com

Tacoma Public Utilities Power: (253) 502-8600

Water: (253) 502-8723

TacomaPowerRebates.com/multifamily

YARD MAINTENANCE

Echo Yard Maintenance (206) 909-6873

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X DATE Saturday, December 2

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X LOCATION Emerald City Trapeze 2702 6th Ave S, Seattle 98134

X LOCATION Emerald City Trapeze 2702 6th Ave S, Seattle 98134

Ladies and Gentlemen, get ready to be absolutely thrilled! It is with boundless ex citement that we present to you the most anticipated event of the year, brought to you by the Rental Housing Association of Washington - The Annual Gala: Win ter Circus Under the Big Top! Imagine a night like no other, unfolding against the breathtaking backdrop of the Emerald City Trapeze at 2702 6th Ave S, Seat tle, on the evening of Saturday, December 2nd. We promise you a night of sheer wonder, featuring jaw-dropping trapeze artists, gravity-defying acrobats, and an endless feast for the eyes. While we won't have any lions or tigers, what we have in store is nothing short of spectacular!

This year’s theme is Winter Circus Under the Big Top and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been planning. While there won’t be any lions or tigers, you will be amazed at the visual delights their trapeze artists and acrobats have in store for us. company’s name at the forefront of attendee’s minds as they head into the New Year by sponsoring this elegant affair!

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But wait, there's more! We've got the Golden Ticket for you - sponsorship op portunities! This is your chance to catapult your brand into the limelight, right alongside some of the most electrifying performances you'll ever witness. Whether you choose to be a Copper sponsor or take it up a notch to the prestigious Gold level, each tier offers exclusive perks, including valuable podium time to address our esteemed attendees and prominent advertisements in our widely-read Current Newspaper. It's the golden opportunity to have your company's name shine bright ly in front of RHAWA's discerning audience as we stride into the New Year. From exhilarating social media shoutouts to impactful email advertising, the Gala guar antees exposure like nothing else out there.

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Social media recognition – Facebook & Instagram

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So Much Fun, Food + Community Celebration At This Years Membership Appreciation Picnic!

Thank you one and all to the RHAWA members who joined us on August 26th at the Seattle Farm for the Membership Appreciation Picnic . We had a record-breaking turnout of members ready to celebrate and have fun at the farm.

Members were greeted by RHAWA staff helping them park and check-in. They received a goody bag filled with sunscreen, RHAWA stickers, sunglasses, and a water gun to beat the heat! Kids (and adults!) got to pick up a long carrot and feed a couple of horses hanging out near the registration table.

the awe-inspiring sights of this midcity oasis. The Seattle Farm has been family-owned for 5 (FIVE!) generations and continues to grow.

Upon walking up to the arena and picnic area, our members got to take in

Our amazing host, Lisa Sferra, led a guided tour around the farm – with a few of the group on horseback. Lisa’s son, Army Olson, was behind the grill making hot dogs and chili for all our members. Everyone got settled, grabbed some grub, and then listened to Chloe Moser, our Events Coordinator, and Sean Flynn, our Executive Director give a little speech. We thank you all for all your tireless efforts and dedication to our cause; we would not be able to keep fighting without you!

We had fun games out for everyone to

enjoy, like a Giant Jenga set; the toppling of the bricks could be heard all the way in the parking lot down the hill! There was lawn bowling, which our youngest “junior” members enjoyed. We debuted a beautiful new RHAWA cornhole set that kids and adults alike were playing. Keep your eyes peeled for that cornhole set, I bet it will be back at future events. Hazel Flynn, daughter of our Executive Director Sean, was working her magic at the face painting booth! Hazel drew delightful flowers, puppies, and more on the faces of many of the children at the event.

our Watermelon Eating Contest!! Members and staff competed in this hilarious battle before a huge crowd of applauding onlookers. Alex, the son of Sydney Rudolph from SNS Locks rose victorious. We lasso roped, we rode ponies, and we shared a meal among our amazing community.

Last but certainly not least, we had

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsor, Cisneros Agency, for making this unforgettable event possible! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you RHAWA members, We can’t wait to see you next time.

Chloe Moser

Rent Control Bills Being Prepped for Session

Washington State rental housing providers can expect another aggressive push by tenant advocates for rent control in the 2024 Washington State Legislative session. Three bills that were defeated last session are already being shopped around by legislators, tenant advocates, and even the governor's office in preparation for this upcoming session which begins January 8, 2024, and runs for 60 days.

Proposed Senate Bill 5435 and its companion bills in the House, proposed House Bill 1388 and 1389, would cap annual rent increases to the rate of inflation (CPI-U) or 3% whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 7%. During this past session, all three bills failed in their house of origin in large part due to the hard work of the Rental Housing Association of Washington staff, our lobby team, industry

partners, and most importantly our members. But these bills will be back.

Several Senators and House members stated that RHAWA members’ presence at last year’s “Day on the Hill” made a huge difference in helping their colleagues better understand these bills would have a huge negative impact on rental housing. They understand that some rental housing could fall into neglect because of the loss of revenue for the owner to make quality improvements and hundreds of units would likely be taken off the market as frustrated landlords decided to sell their investment properties.

In looking to the upcoming session, we know HB 1388, HB 1389, and SB 5435 will again be promoted by tenant advocates and will likely receive hearings in the Senate and the House. That is

why RHAWA is already gearing up for the session and planning another “Day on the Hill”. While a final date has yet to be determined for our visit, it will likely occur during the first few weeks of the session and your presence again will be needed. After the defeat of the most recent rent control efforts in Seattle, we know the tenant advocates are extra motivated and well-organized for this session.

Rent control measures are poised to be on the ballot or subject to legislative debate in 2024 in not only Washington State but several other local and state jurisdictions as well. A ballot Initiative in Massachusetts that would remove the state’s rent control ban was just recently certified by the Secretary of State’s office and is now eligible to begin their signature gathering effort in order to present to the 2024 legislative

session and potentially placed on the 2024 November ballot. California also has a measure on the 2024 ballot that would expand their current rent control laws and in Illinois, tenant advocates have continued to mount an aggressive push to repeal that state’s rent control ban. And there has even been recent talk of efforts in Washington D.C. to develop some type of national rent control regulation.

Clearly, rent control will be at the forefront of RHAWA members’ minds in 2024 and our RHAWA team, along with our industry partners are closely monitoring all new developments at the local, state, and national levels. We are actively reaching out to key legislators and other stakeholders in preparation for the battle and will you updated and ask for your involvement.

Tim Hatley

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activities of day and found himself working on political campaigns which led to staffing local elected officials including serving as Senior Policy Advisor to King County Executive Ron Sims. From there, Tim took his passion for public policy to the private sector where, as a hired gun public affairs specialist, he represented numerous businesses, non-profit, environmental, and community organizations while maintaining his active involvement in political campaigns. Today, Tim lives in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle with his wife Rachel and their two sons and is an active rental housing provider.

Corey Hjalseth | External Affairs Manager

Corey was born and raised in Tacoma, WA and attended Washington State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Broadcast Production. Corey began a career in TV News at KHQ in Spokane and then moved back to Western Washington to FOX 13 in Seattle. After a 10-year career in news media, he has most recently worked in the mortgage lending industry and maintains a mortgage loan originator license. He lives in Fircrest with his wife and three children who keep them very busy. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, cycling, WSU football, and is an avid whisk(e)y and cigar enthusiast.

We hope you enjoyed getting to know our new RHAWA staff members! If you would like to welcome the new staff members aboard, feel free to send them an email using our Contact Us page on our website. RHAWA is excited to see what our new team can bring to the table and we hope you are as well. As always, make sure you are making the most of our services by getting involved and educating yourself on the association and the rental housing industry as a whole.

Business Development Manager

Ivan Kallevig (206) 905-0600

ikallevig@RHAwa.org

Policy + Communications

Tim Hatley (206) 905-0601 thately@RHAwa.org

External Affairs Manager

Corey Hjalseth (206) 905-0603 chjalseth@RHAwa.org

RHAWA To Launch New Podcast

We are immensely excited to announce the upcoming launch of RHAWA’s Podcast. The podcast will bring you interviews with a multitude of housing industry professionals as well as legislators on the front lines all over the state. We will take deep dives into rental and housing industry news statewide, pending legislation, history, and many other topics. We hope to be informative but also entertaining.

My name is Corey Hjalseth and I am your new External Affairs Manager. I am honored and excited to also be the voice of our new podcast for RHAWA. I have more than a decade of television media experience as well as professional and personal experience in the housing industry as a mortgage lender and as a son of small landlords in Tacoma. RHAWA’s mission is a very personal one for me and I look forward to our time spent together through our podcast. Look for more news coming soon.

If you feel passionate about an issue or curious about a topic you feel should be covered in the Podcast, please contact me with your ideas.

Prep Your Property with this “EASY WINTER CHECKLIST"

Bruce Davis, Sr. | Day & Night Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 2020 Vendor Member of the Year

Sometimes there are instances when you just can’t avoid issues with your home’s HVAC & Plumbing Systems, but this reminder of proper maintenance and preparation can help keep those surprises to a minimum.

Bruce Davis, Sr.

Now that October is with us, I guess there is no way to avoid it; winter is going to happen. I always fight a bit of denial about winter because it’s my least favorite time of the year. Fall is my favorite season, but now I have to admit all hope of any ‘Indian Summer’ is about gone, and the colder, wetter, and darker days are beginning to fully surround us. As many of you may know, I like Check Lists…and it’s at about this time of year I polish off my “Early Winter Checklist” because I hate it when some repair takes me by surprise that I could have avoided by a little maintenance and planning and looking ahead.

Winter Checklist: INSIDE

o Inspect the Water Heater for signs of any drips or leaks. Operate/test Hot Water Tank shut-off.

o Review Service Record label on water heater, and schedule Annual Maintenance as needed.

o If Expansion Tank exists, make sure it’s not ‘water-logged’, and its air pressure is ‘tuned’ to the incoming water pressure, (if an Annual Maintenance is due, a good one will include this).

o Actually, measure the hot water temperature with a thermometer at the nearest tap, to ensure target temp is correct.

o Run hot and cold water separately at each faucet, make sure of full-flow and no drips after shutting off.

o Watch each drain as you run water, look for any signs of partial-clog-slowdrain or back-ups. Remember the holidays are coming, with the potential of heavier than usual use of things…make sure everything flows/drains well!

o Check each toilet; that it flushes fully and shuts off fully afterward, with no signs of clogging.

o Clean and carefully examine all caulking on sinks, counters, tubs, showers, around fixture flanges and around the base of all toilets (sides and front only, don’t seal at back). Remove and re-caulk anything that won’t clean or seems loose or un-sound.

o Inspect Furnace, Air-handler, or boiler for any signs of problems/leaks and listen to operation for strange or unusual sounds.

o Review Service Record Sticker, change filter and schedule Semi-Annual Maintenance as needed, including cleaning all ductwork…schedule cleaning if due.

o Check that the thermostat programing is current and correct.

o ‘Call for Heat’ on the stat and let system run for 15-minutes to ensure proper operations (before it gets really cold and is really needed!)

o Check Woodstoves + Fireplaces for proper draft and operation. Check seals + glass on Woodstove doors. Schedule cleaning/repairs if needed/due.

o Change direction in ceiling fans, so warm air at ceilings isn’t wasted.

o Clean/Vacuum under and around refrigerator and freezer, making sure dust, pet-hair etc. is thoroughly cleaned from exterior refrigeration coils. Clean any drip-pans that exist.

o Change all batteries in Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Test each unit to sound with ‘test-button’ after installing new batteries.

o Check all weather-stripping on all windows and doors. Repair or replace as needed…heating and cooling expenses represent up to 49% of home energy use, so good maintenance can result in big savings.

Winter Checklist: OUTSIDE

Walk around next to structure slowly checking for any obvious items that need attention, including…

o Remove all garden hoses and store appropriately. If the hose faucets (hose-bibs) are not ‘freeze-proof’, then cover with domed Styrofoam hose bib cover.

o Check for water-pipes in any ‘freeze-zone’, like an un-heated garage or outside wall. Heat-tape and insulate if needed. If you can see a waterpipe thru a foundation vent-screen, the cold winter winds can freeze it for sure. Have the pipe moved, or heat-tape and insulate.

o Check foundation for cracks, and check caulking anywhere it meets masonry. Repair if needed.

o Check caulking on edges of doors and windows and vents, make sure it’s sound. Repair if needed.

o Watch for peeling paint, and repair/touch-up as needed

o Check weather-strip on garage doors; repair as needed.

o Check gutters to see that they are clean, and that they are connected tightly still and not leaking.

Step back from structure 10ft to 20ft, and circle structure again…

o Turn on all outside lights and watch for burned-out bulbs as you do your walk-around.

o Check for any debris on the roof, for loose shingles or any signs of damage around any chimney flashings. A good pair of binoculars help a lot and potentially help spot small problems without going up on the roof. Make repairs if/as needed.

o Check all sidewalks, patios, outside steps and driveways for cracks. Fill and repair as needed to keep water out and resulting freeze/thaw/settling damage. Take a close look at any asphalt driveway surfaces to evaluate the condition of sealer; schedule re-sealing as soon as practical if needed.

o Winterize sprinkler system.

o Winterize pool equipment and install and check pool-cover.

o Check porch railings for soundness. Cover or store porch/patio furniture and barbeque.

o Check all outside potted flowers and shrubs. Winterize as/if needed.

I have found that going through the above checklist takes only a couple hours, and it is well worth it. Enjoy the remainder of this fall and have a Great Winter!!

Bruce Davis, Sr. is a Licensed Journeyman Plumber, Licensed Electrician, HVAC/R Electrical Administrator, HVAC/R ,and Certified WA State C.E.U. Instructor. Day and Nite Plumbing and Heating, Inc has been in Lynnwood serving Snohomish and N. King County for over 68-years, and Bruce Sr. has been President and working at this family-owned business for 36-years. Bruce can be contacted at: Email: Bruce@dayandnite.net.Day and Nite Plumbing and Heating Inc. 16614 13 Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 9803, (800) 972-7000.

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New Spokane Rental Regulations

---------------SMC 08.01.270 Failure to Make Application

• Failure by a registrant to comply with the residential registry requirement is a class 1 civil infraction.

---------------SMC 10.57.080 Portable Background and Credit Checks

• Establishes a valid portable background and credit check which is valid for 90 days from issuance.

• Prospective tenants are responsible for paying the fee for the creation of the portable background cand credit check and landlords cannot be charged for it. Landlords cannot charge tenants an additional fee for accessing the check.

• Landlords that accept a portable background check pursuant to RCW 59.18.257(1)(iv) may not charge a tenant for a second background and credit screening service. This does not prevent a landlord from asking a prospective tenant about their criminal, credit or rental history or making a decision on whether or not to rent to an individual based on that history.

---------------SMC 10.57.090 Residential Rental Property Mitigation Program

• Department of Community Housing and Human Services is authorized to operate a Rental Property Mitigation Program to assist in the repair of damage to residential rental properties damaged during a tenancy through no fault of the landlord.

• Mitigation Program will be supplemental to any similar state or federal program. Landlord must timely complete an application for the funds, have already exhausted the tenant’s damage deposit and still not have been fully compensated.

• Must meet criteria established by Community, Housing and Human Services Dept. Priority of disbursement will go to Landlords

where a government, nonprofit, or private program under government contract to provide housing support to low-income individuals referred the tenant to the landlord or provided a portion of their rent or damaged deposit.

---------------SMC 10.57.100 Legal Servies and Relocation Program

• Authorizes City to use money from the Legal Services and Relocation Fund for legal services focused on habitability and violations of RLTA (RCW 59.18). Funds will be available to assist with tenant relocation, and or removal.

• Limits services to individuals from households with income less than 400% of the federal poverty level.

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SMC 10.57.110 Landlord Walkthroughs and Inspections

• Prior to any rental occupancy, landlord or owner or manager shall self-inspect the unit to ensure it meets the requirements of building and housing codes.

• Owners shall make all necessary repairs to keep the premises in habitable condition before a tenant may occupy the unit.

• Landlord shall maintain all movein and move-out inspection records for at least 3 years.

• Execution of any rental agreement shall act as certification by landlord that all relevant building and housing codes are met.

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SMC 15.57.115 Future Rent –COVID-19 Repayment

Subsection A.

• For rent accruing after April 30, 2023 tenants will pay rent in full, negotiate a lesser amount or enter into a payment plan with the tenants Landlord, or seek rental assistance consistent with the requirements of RCW59.18 (Specifically 59.18.630).

Subsection B.

• For rent accrued from February 29, 2020 through April 30, 2023 Landlords are prohibited from serving or enforcing, or threatening to serve or enforce, any notice requiring a resident to vacate if the land-

lord has not made an attempt to establish a reasonable repayment plan.

• The tenant must respond to a proposed repayment plan request within 14 days.

• If tenant fails to accept the terms of the reasonable repayment plan or if the tenant defaults on any rent owed under a repayment plan, a landlord must first provide notice to the tenant of the default then follow the procedures provided in Chapter 59.18 RCW before filing an unlawful detainer action based in whole or in part on non-payment of rent.

• Per SMC 10.57.060 a reasonable repayment plan should meet the requirements of RCW 59.18.630.

---------------SMC 10.57.116 Enforceable Debt

Subsection A

• If arrears for a current tenant accrued after February 29, 2020 through April 30, 2023, landlords cannot treat that as an enforceable debt or obligation that is owing or collectable, if the landlord has not attempted to establish a reasonable repayment plan with the tenant in a manner set forth in SMC 10.57.115.

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SMC 10.57.120 Landlord Disclosures

• Prior to entering into a lease or rental agreement, the landlord must disclose to prospective tenants whether the unit has had a history of mold, any remediation, and whether the landlord has been informed by past tenants of any health concerns related to mold.

• Landlord must disclose to tenants within 10 days when a unit they are renting is part of a building or parcel that has been listed for sale.

• In the event that the property is sold, the landlord must provide all known contact information for the new owner(s) to the tenants.

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SMC 10.57.130 Anti-Retaliation Protections

• No landlord may intimidate any person for engaging in activities designed to make others aware of or encourage them to exercise

rights granted or protected by fair housing laws, or engaging in political speech or political organizing.

• No person may threaten an employee with dismissal for any effort to assist any person in exercise of their fair housing rights.

• Landlords are prohibited from retaliating against individuals for invoking their rights or protections under subsections 10.57.155, 10.57.116.

• For the purposes of this section, “fair housing laws” and ‘fair housing rights” include the federal Fair Housing Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

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SMC 10.57.140 Private Right of Action

• Any person injured by a violation of SMC 10.57.020(H)(failure to provide digital link to website established in SMC10.57.030(B) or inform tenant to call 311 if tenant lacks access internet), SMC10.57.110(Walkthrough and inspection), SMC10.57.120(Disclosures), or SMC 10.57.130(Anti-Retaliation) may bring a civil action in Superior Court of Spokane within 3 years after the violation. That person may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs, and other relief to include without limitation: payment of compensatory damages, a penalty of up to $500, and injunctive relief.

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SMC 07.08.157 Residential Rental Property Mitigation Fund

• The “residential rental property mitigation fund” is to provide for payment of repairs for residential rental properties damaged during a tenancy where a government or nonprofit operated program, that provides housing support to low income individuals, referred the tenant to the landlord or provided a portion of their rent or damage deposit, and where damage occurs through no fault of the landlord.

Contact my firm at esteven@comcast. net to discuss your problem tenants. I prac¬tice in all counties east of the Cascades in Washington and Northern Idaho. My of¬fice, located near the Spokane courthouse, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, ex¬cept Fridays when we close at 3 p.m.

If you have any questions about the state of the current market, your personal investment properties, or future market trends, our brokers would be happy to help you. Give us a call today and learn what it’s like to partner with the best.

YOUR RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK

The most important protection for our industry involves electing and building relationships with politicians who understand the importance and value of the rental housing industry. That is the sole objective of the RHAWA PAC.

HOUSING PROVIDERS have been blamed as politicians fail to address our region’s affordable housing needs.

Political Action Committee

From efforts to restrict your rights and access to information when screening tenants, to mandatory rental housing inspections, and attempts to implement rent control, your rights as a housing provider in Washington State are under attack.

Our Political Action Committee exists to elect responsible candidates who will work collaboratively with RHAWA and the rental industry when issues arise.

Without candidates in office who support housing providers, rental housing in Washington will be choked by endless regulations.

For more information on how to make a contribution, visit RHAwa.org/pacdonate

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