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The population in Washington State has reached 8 million people and is forecast to reach 9 million by 2038. According to the Department of Commerce, we need to build 1.1 million housing units by 2044 to keep up with the population growth. More half of those will "need to be affordable for residents at the […]

The City of Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Human Rights is holding two online informational sessions on Monday, December 4 to update landlords, tenants, and interested residents about the changes to the city’s rental housing requirements and rules once the Measure 1 ballot initiative goes into effect on December 8. Identical sessions will be held starting at noon […]

All owners and managers of property in Seattle should be advised that they must have a current registration with Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspection for their rental unit before they can file any eviction for the unit in question with the courts. This registration requires all rental property to be inspected at least once […]

In an event of inclement weather, there may be delays in process service. The Courthouse may close, delay opening or close early. For a list of courts, court closures or delays, click on a link below to find out if your court is experiencing a delayed opening or unscheduled closing. Pierce County Superior Court King […]

At LandlordSolutions, we believe in taking time to celebrate with loved ones during the holiday season. To ensure that our team can enjoy these special holiday moments, we'll be observing a holiday schedule. Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 22nd: closing at noon Thursday, November 23rd: closed Friday, November 24th: closed Monday, December 25th: Closed Monday, January 1st: […]

People in Pierce county who are at risk of homelessness can turn to a range of different resource to get relief from their situation. Housing providers should be aware of these resources and be prepared to share these resources with at-risk residents.   Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance • Eviction Prevention Rent Assistance Program • […]

Tacoma for All is using the media to spread misleading attacks against "Vote No On Measure 1." Recent stories in Q13 Fox and the Tacoma News Tribune highlight these dirty tricks to confuse voters. Let's fact check their claims: Lie #1: Ty Moore claimed that we are spreading disinformation by saying that Measure 1 puts the gains […]

Evictions are incredibly stressful for everyone involved. In Washington state, residential tenants have many rights that can allow them to remain in a property for what may seem like an eternity. While these tenants still owe the rent on the property, they will continue to occupy the property during the eviction process, often without paying […]

  LandlordSolutions covered the dangers that Measure 1 poses to Tacoma's housing market in a previous blog post. If Measure 1 passes, it may lead to an increase in prices and make it more difficult for renters to find housing in Tacoma. Research put together by the RHA shows that a similar law passed in […]