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WLA TENANT SCREENING
If you are a WLA member in need of assistance or you are looking to do a tenant screening, please contact one of the WLA offices. For additional information on WLA Tenant Screening & Procedures, please see the following link:
Tenant Screening Info - Washington Landlord Association (walandlord.org)
December 2024 Newsletter is Now Available!
WLA Members: Please login to your account to view the latest Newsletter.
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In this Issue:
- Screening Applicants during the winter season aka the "Silly Season"
- The 2024 TRENDS Tradeshow in Seattle - December 17th
- Tips on furnace maintenance during the winter season
- The Washington Eviction Process
Washington State
Rental Updates & News
20
Dec
Washington State Minimum Wage is going up January 1st, 2025 (WLA PAC)
The Washington State Minimum wage currently is $16.28 per hour, which is the highest statelevel minimum wage in the country. The Washin...
18
Dec
City of Spokane Rental Registry
Updated Dec. 12, 2024This page refers to Long-term Rental properties (30+ days). If you are looking for information on registering a Sh...
10
Dec
Woodinville Passes New Tenant Protections
On November 19th, Woodinville City Council passed Ordinance 755, which includes the following new rights for renters in the c...
06
Dec
2 Special Senate Elections Next Year || Action Request (From WLA PAC)
2 Special Senate Elections Next Year|| Action Request
2025 Special Election
It has just been confirmed that there are going to be...
05
Dec
Local Governments Receive $3 Million to Expedite Building Permits
Please see the attached as it deals with Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) being awarded $3 million to 16 cities to streaml...
08
Nov
PNW Property & Innovations Trends Conference – REGISTER NOW!
The 40th Annual PNW Property & Innovations Trends Conference & Trade Show will be held, Dec. 17th, 2024! We’re excited to welco...
22
Oct
Legislative Updates Presented by WLA Lobbyists, Mark Gjurasic & Chester Baldwin (WLA PAC)
Hello WLA Members:
Attached below is a PowerPoint of Post Primary update and legislative issues important to WLA.
Election Update - P...
19
Sep
WLA PAC | Support Candidate Jesse Young (R-26)
Hello WLA MembersWLA Lobbyist, Chester Baldwin and I attended a Fundraiser for Candidate Jesse Young (R) for House of Representatives i...
08
Sep
Important Spokane City Council Hearing on Real-Estate Issues || Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Important Spokane City Council Hearing on Real-Estate IssuesHello WLA Members:Please see the below scheduled meeting for the Spokane Ci...
03
Sep
Urgent: Help the WBPA Protect Your Property Rights in Spokane
Dear Coalition Partners & Property Owners, I am writing to share some exciting news! The WPBA, together with our Coalition partners...
28
Aug
From WLA PAC | In Support of Former Representative, Jesse Young
Former Rep. Jesse Young is running against Addison Richards Democrat for Pos.1 in the House of Representatives.
We need to beat Addiso...
14
Jun
2024 Fundraising Events Next Week || Save the Date & RSVP
Below is next weeks scheduled Fundraising Events.
Luncheon Events | Noon
The in-Person Fundraising Lunch will be held from 12...
The Importance of having a Written Set of Criteria for Applicants!
by Marcia Gohman of the National Tenant Network (NTN)
You are required by law, in both Oregon and Washington, to have written criteria. This criteria should inform the applicant about the requirements needed to be accepted for the property. It should also inform them about things that could result in a denial.
Please see the following link with additional information on Tenant Criteria
WLA Lobbyists Report (excerpts):
Session & Primary Election Update
from Chester Baldwin & Mark Gjurasic
- Sunday, April 23, marked the final day of the 2023 Washington State Legislature. This was a “long session” of 105 days which started on Monday, January 9 and included the passage of the three major biennial budgets of Washington State, the Operating, Capital and Transportation budgets. The Governor had 20 days after the session to sign bills into law.
- SHB 1074, which requires a landlord to substantiate the cost of any damages withheld from a tenant deposit with estimates received, invoices paid, or other specified documentation. Extends the timeline for a landlord to provide a statement and documentation for retaining any portion of a tenant deposit from 21 days to 30 days.
- The largest fight for Housing Provider space this session was over rent control, with 6 bills being introduced. The 6 bills include: HB 1625/SB 5615, HB 1388, HB 1389/SB 5435, and SB 5697. A coalition of stakeholders worked tirelessly to stop these bills from passing. Due in that part to this massive effort, all 6 bills died before the House of Origin Cut-Off, which is seen as the halfway point in session.
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