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Rental Housing's Elephant in the Room
Washington State Bar News - July 2011 Eric Dunn and Merf Ehman click here to read more >>.
Changes to RLTA effective July 22, 2011. For a complete copy of all the charges click here to read more >>. Here are a few of the changes:
1. Receipt required when request or when paying in cash (RCW 59.18.063).
2. Copy of lease to all persons on the lease with one free replacement during the tenancy.
3. Written notice to enter including date, time and phone for contact (RCW 59.18.150 (6))
LandlordSolutions is recommended in an article in USAA - 10 Ways to find a good renter for your home.click here to read more >>.
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On April 20, 2011 the Govenor signed in law HB 1266- Changes to the Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA). The changes made will not have a signifficant impact on landlords, as neither side was willing to make concessions. click here to read more >>.
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Local and State Government Update
City of Tacoma approves new licensing for substandard rental housing, Seattle office of City Rights (SOCR) continues to push for protection for ex-offenders, City of Seattle passes redefinded service animal legislation, Washington Courts changes, HB 1793 Resitricking access to juvenille records. For a complete summary
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2011 Legislative Update
For a complete summary of Dead Bills and those bills that are still Alive
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Seattle Office of Civil Rights Wants to Make Criminals a Protected Class
Please join RHA in opposing the Seattle Office of Civil Rights proposal to make criminal records a protected class. You can sign this letter
A Go-To Voice for Landlords
The down economy has meant brisk business for Landlord Solutions, a Tacoma-based company that specializes in eviction services. By Kelly Kearsley of The News Tribune
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Unpublished Court of Appeals Case: Termination of a Section 8 Tenant
There is an unpublished case out of Tacoma (Division II) 38109-5-II of the Washington Court of Appeals, released February 9, 2009, dismissing an eviction of a Section 8 tenant on 2 grounds.
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Eleven mistakes inexperienced landlords make
With the housing market collapse many investors who have been fortunate enough to preserve their case, or maintain access to credit, are snapping up incredible deals on residential property to try their hand at real estate investing.
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Court of Appeals case effects how landlords serve notices
In an unpublished opinion dated July 27, 2009, Division One of the Court of Appeals (case number 62307-9-1) decided a case against landlords that has a profound effect on landlords and how notices are served.
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