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October 23, 2024
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Washington Law Unfairly Keeps Prior Evictions Off Tenant Screenings

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October 23, 2024
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When it comes to tenant’s rights laws, good intentions don’t always lead to good or fair outcomes. One example is a Washington State law that allows tenants to keep their eviction from being disclosed to future housing providers. The state allows an order of limited dissemination (OLD) to be filed for eviction cases to prevent housing providers from denying tenants due to a previous eviction. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
October 16, 2024
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Seattle Housing Providers Face Millions in Unpaid Rent

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October 16, 2024
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their applications reveals just how dire the future of affordable housing in Seattle is. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
October 2, 2024
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As Affordable Housing Crumbles, Reconsider School Year Eviction Bans

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October 2, 2024
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The legislation may have been crafted in goodwill but the outcomes have been disastrous. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
September 26, 2024
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Property Managers: The Hidden Heroes of Housing

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September 26, 2024
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^{Caitlyn McKenney
September 6, 2024
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Eviction, Revenge, and the Importance of “Speedy Adjudication”

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September 6, 2024
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Fortunately, most tenants pay rent, and those who don’t also avoid sabotaging their home when they find out they’re being evicted. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
August 29, 2024
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Deregulate Housing to Increase Supply

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August 29, 2024
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These legislative efforts incentivize the development of new homes by removing or loosening regulations that inhibit them. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
August 9, 2024
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Financial Trouble for Affordable Housing in Washington State

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August 9, 2024
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^{Caitlyn McKenney
August 1, 2024
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Landlords Forced to Compensate when Government Safety Net Fails

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August 1, 2024
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The financial hardships this causes for property owners are another example of a housing system that is seriously out of balance in protecting the rights of both landlords and tenants. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
July 25, 2024
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King County Superior Court Making Changes to Address Backlog of Eviction Cases

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July 25, 2024
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King County Superior Court is making serious changes to address the backlog of eviction cases. The court is adding more judicial officers and hearing dates to the calendar. Last check, there's a backlog of more than 2000 deadbeat tenant cases that must be resolved. The new process goes into play next month. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
July 18, 2024
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Permits, Fees, and Penalties — Property Owners Face a Web of Costly Regulations

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July 18, 2024
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When cities tighten the rules and regulation of rental properties, property owners are forced to increase rent to offset the costs. Read More ›