CURRENT - June 2022 by RHAWA

VOL. XXXVI No. 6

JUNE 2022

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The #1 way new members find RHAWA is through referrals from our existing members, and as our way of saying thank you, we are introducing a brand new Member Referral program. Each month, starting in May you’ll receive a reminder email with a special Promo Code only valid that month to give to your friends, family members, colleagues and business partners. They’ll receive 10% off their first year’s annual dues! When they list your name as a referral on their application, you’ll also receive a special thank you gift. How Does it Work?

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Each month an email will be sent to members with a special promo code to offer their colleagues, friends, and family to receive a 10% discount on membership. Ask new members to add your name to the "Referred by" field on their member application. Then enter the promo code at checkout to receive 10% off their 1st annual dues. Refer new members at the full membership rate between now and December 31, 2023. Earn a special e-gift card for every referral, awarded at the end of each month! That’s it! Your part in the process is done and you can sit back and reap the rewards!

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More Housing Providers Leaving Seattle, Data Shows...........................................................4 Local Third-Generation Housing Provider Carries His Family's Legacy..................6 Events + Education: June Calendar.........................7 Industry in Motion......................................................8 Does your Screening Report Seem Incomplete?................................................9 RHAWA: Where all the Rental Housing Products + Services you'll Need Come Together................................................... 11 Local Government................................................... 12 Some Dispute Resolution Centers Leave Residents and Housing Providers Hanging........................ 13 Must I Allow Assistance Animals?......................... 14 Responding to Late or Unpaid Rent..................... ..15 Election Season is Finally Upon Us. Get Involved!...................................................... 16 New Look for RHAWA Connect Forum!............... 18 Vendor Listings....................................................... 21 Kennewick Richland Market Report.......................26 Legal Forum.............................................................28 Selecting a Qualified Intermediary for your 1031 Exchange......................................30 A Letter from the PAC Chair...................................32 Need Heating or Cooling Equipment? Learn How to be a Smart Shopper....................34

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Rental Housing Association of WA ADVOCACY

More Housing Providers Leaving Seattle, Recent Data Shows Alex Robertson | Policy Analyst |  arobertson@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0611

According to the latest data from Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database, Seattle continues to experience an extreme decline in rental housing with a net loss of 3,407 properties and 11,521 units since May 2021. Looking at 2022 alone, from January through April, Seattle has lost 357 properties equating to 1,762 units. This mass exodus of housing providers is exacerbated by City Council's repeated passage of ordinances that further increase the costs, risks, and onerous burdens on housing providers. Of the properties lost since May 2021, 2,538 were single family homes which are typically owned by small, individual housing providers. The result of the last few years of regulations is an ongoing departure of rental housing as people sell and leave the market. These homes typically become owner occupied, rather than continuing as a rental. The Seattle City Council must stop ignoring small housing providers and work with us to address the problems facing the city. We are in a housing crisis and instead of working towards a solution, the Council continues to push housing providers out of the city.

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Local Third-Generation Housing Provider Carries His Family’s Legacy RHAWA Advocacy Team | Daniel Bannon |  dbannon@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0609

resources on various topics that may be daunting for those with little to no experience, especially BIPOC individuals. The Frank’s still consider themselves a mom-and-pop business because, as a family, they directly manage as much of the business as they can hands-on. He says from the 2 a.m. phone calls to bookkeeping to simple maintenance requests, they strive to help each resident living in their properties to the best of their ability.

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Brett Frank-Looney comes from a rich history of housing providers in the Seattle area. Despite professionally entering the industry in 2018, Brett grew up helping his family maintain their family-owned real estate and commercial leasing company his entire life. Now his mother and grandmother are his business partners as he continues the Frank family legacy in providing quality, affordable housing to Seattleites. “Providing housing in the Seattle area is all I’ve known,” Brett said. “It’s all my family has ever known and it’s all I ever want to know.” TD Frank Family Properties is a Blackowned business operated by the Frank family and consists of over 100 properties in the greater Seattle area. These properties range from single-family homes to 35-unit residential apartment buildings reaching as far south as Columbia City up to Capitol Hill. But this journey began with just one duplex in Seattle’s Central District.

Brett’s grandparents, Gerald and Theresa Frank, had humble beginnings in the rental housing industry. In the 1950s, the couple purchased their first duplex in the Central District and lived on one side while renovating the other side to rent out. The couple continued to live in that same duplex until they could afford to invest in more property. Brett considered their venture into rental housing a highly ambitious move, given the difficulties they faced in receiving bank loans due to redlining, a discriminatory practice in which services are withheld from potential customers who reside in neighborhoods classified as 'hazardous' to investment. Despite that, the Franks persevered, eventually bringing Brett’s mother, Dana Frank, into the industry. Brett’s mother and grandmother became business partners in 1989 when his grandparents divorced. Since then, they have been dedicated to maintaining the quality of their properties while continuing to expand during the last couple of decades.

Despite the path paved by her parents, Dana experienced her troubles with the industry too. Brett recounted stories from his mother’s experience of picketing banks to fight for funding. He considers their effort in working through these hardships a key factor in why the family business has become so successful. Brett says the trials and tribulations his family has endured for generations fuels him to fight for what is best for all housing providers. He was raised helping his mother maintain their rental properties and recognizes that gives him an inside advantage over others with less experience in the industry. As a third-generation housing provider, he acknowledges that individuals curious about investing in rental housing may not have the same guidance he received from his family, which can be discouraging. Brett is passionate about breaking down barriers for those looking to invest in rental housing and providing aspiring housing providers with

When asked to share his favorite parts about being a housing provider, Brett says there are many rewarding factors to the job. The Franks have rented to many families saving up to afford their own home, which Brett calls a “beautiful process of growth that we get to be a part of”. He also mentioned that the residents who have been with them for over 30 years have become “like part of the family”. Brett notes that he knows many people who have shared bad renting experiences and he thinks their long-term renters “make us feel like we’ve got something right”. However, continuing his family’s work with his mom and grandmother takes the cake. “Nothing makes me prouder than to say my family has made room for quality affordable housing for residents in Seattle for decades,” Brett said. “And we’ve done it together as a family.” Brett is interested in local politics and supporting the lobbying efforts of housing provider advocates in the city of Seattle. He shares that it is important to stay informed and vocal about issues plaguing the industry so housing providers can have a seat at the table in these conversations. Brett hopes that sharing his story will help inspire others to get involved and make collaborative efforts to improve the Seattle rental industry for housing providers and residents alike.

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Wednesday, June 8 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers In this first session, we will focus on preparations for renting a new property, up to and including a tenant moving in. You will learn about local registration requirements, fair advertising and tenant selection, various local regulations on collecting move-in charges, the importance of the property condition checklist, and different types of lease agreements under new state laws. HOUSING PROVIDER WORKSHOP: PART 2

Wednesday, June 15 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers The second session will focus on working with current tenants including best practices and notices to encourage compliance with terms, notices to increase rent under state and local laws, new laws on ending tenancies, security deposit accounting, and more.*This class will not cover Seattle laws in depth. Seattle Housing Providers are encouraged to watch the Seattle Housing Provider Workshop on demand. LINK MEETINGS*

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CURRENT | JUNE 2022 SCREENING

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During these summer service we do need a copy months many of us are runof your applicant’s signed ning a higher volume of rental application. Some applications, but are you property owners/managers sure you are conducting a may feel that this is somefull screening? When you thing they would prefer to are screening a prospective do on their own but just tenant it is very important to don’t know what questions remember that in addition to ask. Here are some exto checking their credit and amples of questions that we background records, you Chartrice Young ask when verifying tenanshould also verify tenancy cy: and employment. These references will help you look past the credit score and • Did this person make timely rent can give you more insight into what payments? type of tenant they might be. • Did they maintain the residence? • Have you ever begun eviction proLandlord and Employment Verificaceedings against this household? tions are services are a great addition to • Would you rent to this person any screening report. Verification give again? you first hang knowledge of the type of tenant and employee an individual is. Some of questions are prohibited, Verifications that are offered through check your local laws for what can be a RHAWA’s Tenant Screening Services cause for adverse action. can be completed within 72 business hours depending on the company and Always remember that while it is a their policies. In order to provide this good idea to verify tenancy with the

current housing provider, verifying their tenant history with the previous housing provider 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 applicant. When verifying an applicant’s employment the most important information that you want to verify is how long they have been employed with the place of business and what their income is. Oftentimes a company will verify whether or not 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. Verifying employment is a good step to take at lease renewal as well. Prior to signing a new lease with an existing tenant, checking to ensure they are still

employed and have the income to support another year of tenancy is a great practice. When verifying tenancy and employment some places will not give you any information unless they have a signed release from the applicant. You can provide them 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. For more information contact RHAWA screening department at screening@ RHAwa.org.

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RHAWA: Where All the Rental Housing Products + Services You'll Need Come Together Jaci Willoughby | Membership + Marketing Specialist |  jwilloughby@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0601

By joining thousands of other housing providers across Washington state as an RHAWA member, you’ve made a great choice for your rental business and your peace of mind. With annual dues less expensive than an hour with an attorney, you’re getting tremendous value and a wealth of information and support at your disposal. “…RHAWA is doing an excellent job at the things I need most: tenant screening, providing news about developments that affect me as a housing provider, providing excellent forms, and providing practical tips. Bravo!” Our attorney-reviewed lease agreements and forms set the standard for housing providers in Washington. The RHAWA lease has stood the test of time for over 90 years thanks to continual review and updates as state and local laws change. Without question, THE best way to protect yourself and your property is with a solid lease agreement. We provide both single family and multi-family versions of the lease, month-to-month and term lease versions, and offer a wide variety of local and other addenda to meet your individual property’s needs. You can rest easy knowing that when you use the forms that we provide, you are doing the best you can to set yourself up

for success. “For what I use RHAWA for, it’s awesome. The forms you guys have are the best; makes getting tenants a breeze. I know if I don’t know an answer it’s just a phone call away.” We know that even with over 75 different forms covering everything from move in to move out, there are circumstances that arise which aren’t covered in any of them. Every property, every tenant, and every housing provider are different. We developed the Support Center specifically to address those questions that don’t fit neatly into any one category. Members have 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge when they search our library of articles for guidance. If members are unable to find the right article to assist, they can submit a question to our Support Center for a response within 24-hours. You can begin your search by visiting www. RHAwa.org/SupportCenter. If you’ve got a question you’re just not sure about, we’ve got the answer for you! “RHAWA has been a great resource for me. When I first started over 15 years ago I knew very little about renting properties. RHAWA provided so much great information.”

Whether you’re looking to keep up to date with best practices navigating laws in your area, planning for your financial future, or just want to know how to develop a happy relationship with your tenants, the Rental Housing Academy™ has developed courses to help RHAWA members succeed in all aspects of their rental businesses. We offer classes every week via Zoom with curriculum developed and delivered by independent experts in their fields. Prominent attorneys, property managers, real estate brokers, financial planners, and more join us every week to show members different ways to get the most of their rentals. Our ONDEMAND library of classes is available whenever you are! These pre-recorded classes are a great way to learn more about the industry on your own timeline. “Keep up the good work and stay strong. I am constantly recommending RHAWA membership to other small housing providers. Thank you for all you do.” The say it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. We say, why not both? Our live events give you an opportunity to not only meet with other housing providers to expand your support network, but to hear from industry leaders

in a longer format than many classes. These are also where you can make connections with some of RHAWA’s excellent vendors so that when a need arises you’ve already got a plan and a contact in place for a quick and easy solution. From our Spring Workshop to the TRENDS trade show, you’ll find content you can’t get anywhere else at RHAWA events. We’re always working to improve what we can do for you and get you everything you need to make informed decisions for your rental business. We’ve had a great time serving the rental housing community for over 90 years and look forward to being a champion for independent housing providers for many years to come. It can seem like you’re on your own when you’re juggling maintenance, tenant turnover, advertising, and more for your property. We’ve got your back. “I recommend RHAWA to every single person I meet that’s a housing provider. RHAWA seriously makes my life easier and makes being a small housing provider manageable. Thank you!”

Rental Housing Association of WA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Local Government Alex Robertson | Policy Analyst |  arobertson@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0611

Election season is beginning to ramp up as we get into the summer. The primaries are right around the corner. While we have to pay attention to this extremely critical election season, we cannot afford to ignore local governments that continue to increase the already onerous burden on housing providers. Across the state, housing providers are leaving the rental housing industry shown most clearly in Seattle. In Seattle, analyzing the city-wide rental housing data that was released on April 25, 2022, we can see that since May 2021, the city has lost over 11,500 rental housing units. The data collected under Seattle’s Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance shows a staggering 3,407 rental units that have left the market over the last year. 74% of which, equaling 2,538 properties, are single family homes. Those properties are often owned and operated by small, mom and pop housing providers. Based on a survey of our membership, almost half of the housing providers selling their properties do so due to the increased legislative burden. Housing providers across the city, and especially small housing providers, are leaving at unprecedented rates. This trend is likely to continue as long as the City Council continues to pass more and more onerous, costly ordinances. Seattle just recently rejected the resolution to extend the eviction moratorium indefinitely, a hard fought victory for the city’s housing providers. Now, without the eviction moratorium, there has not been the “eviction tsunami” that many were predicting to support increased tenant protections. The City Council passed CB 120305, sponsored by Councilmember Strauss, with a vote of 7-1. Councilmember Nelson was the only Councilmember to vote no and the only one to express concerns with the policy. The ordinance requires housing providers to offer repayment plans in line with RCW 59.18.630 for the length of the city’s civil health emergency, plus an additional six months. Neither the ordinance, nor the city’s emergency have a sunset date. This means that the state’s emergency could end and it would

once again leave Seattle isolated with ongoing eviction bans and restrictions. Additionally, Councilmember Pedersen has proposed an ordinance that with require housing providers to disclose their vacancy status and rent rates as part of RRIO. The proposed ordinance would make it so that you could not enforce your lease unless you provided your private information to a research university or non-profit, designated by the city. This type of compulsory, coercive data collection is highly concerning. As of writing this article, the proposed ordinance CB 120315 has not been passed through the Renter’s Rights Committee. In the King County Council, Councilmember Dunn has proposed a much broader, non-compulsory ordinance to collect rental data. Ordinance 20220164, would authorize the County Executive to create a rental housing report. We are meeting with the King County Councilmembers to discuss this proposal and look into options as to how to gather rental housing data in a non-coercive way. We have had many studies done by third party entities such as the UW Center for Real Estate Research and ECONorthwest. Counties and city’s should focus on partnering with these third party research organizations instead of mandates, such as the Seattle proposal. Finally in Kenmore, for those of you who joined us to fight the King County Ordinance 2021-0131 in June of last year, much of this proposal will be familiar. The City of Kenmore is hearing a proposal on a suite of regulations that are extremely similar to the previous King County policy. We have significant concerns with the drafting of that ordinance and likewise have many concerns with this city policy. Kenmore recently passed a shortened, narrower version of the full suite of regulations. Only including the 1.5% late fee cap, 120 day rent increase notice for increases over 3%, banning the requirement of a prospective tenants SSN. There are more proposed regulations that the council is considering. Now is not the time to be pushing housing providers out of the market with local

policy. We must work collaboratively and support our affordable housing providers if we are going to solve this crisis together.

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CURRENT | JUNE 2022 ADVOCACY

Some Dispute Resolution Centers Leave Residents and Housing Providers Hanging Alex Robertson | Policy Analyst |  arobertson@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0611

Dispute Resolution Centers While waiting for DRCs (DRCs) across the state are to act, housing providers tasked with handling medilike Liat Arama are forced ation between housing proto offer housing for free viders and residents when while residents continue to issues with lease compliaccumulate back-rent. Liat ance arise. Unfortunately, has provided housing for many DRCs operate at such over 10 years – owning and a slow pace that instead of managing Over 130 units in finding solutions and proPierce and King County. viding rental assistance, Alex Robertson they are exacerbating the She and her family rely problem and adding more debt for reson rental payments to cover baseline idents and property owners expenses including utilities, property taxes, maintenance, and mortgage payWith rental assistance funds only availments on their buildings. Liat became able for back-rent through December an affordable housing provider not 2021, delayed proceedings result in adonly to secure additional income for ditional months of rental debt for both her family now, but also and mainly to residents and housing providers. For plan and secure a long-term, stable inevery month a DRC fails to finalize a come for her autistic son. case, another month of rental debt is added to the account balances of both Lately, she receives multiple appliparties. Rental assistance dollars are fications per unit from individuals and nite and residents waiting for the DRC families who are eager to live in her may lose the opportunity to collect any affordable units. Unfortunately, Liat benefits. is unable to accept these applications because many of her current residents We encourage DRCs to address these are stuck somewhere in DRCs untimeconflicts and provide rental assistance ly process. funds at a quicker pace to support all parties. Time is a critical factor in ful“The DRC’s timeframe is unknown filling the DRC’s mission to support and there is no communication about housing stability and address rental the process or status,” Liat said. “All I debt, as well as help those they intend can do is sit and wait to see if someone to serve. responds.”

The DRCs’ confusing process, lack of transparency, and slow responses hinders recovery for residents and housing providers – and potential future renters. The DRCs must improve these processes and take the following steps to address the pace and related harms: •

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operate. DRCs are an important part of the eviction moratorium recovery process, but they are currently causing more harm than good.

Streamline the case management process Establish a consistent and transparent timeline detailing how long the entire process takes from start to finish Provide clear and consistent communication to residents and housing providers

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Rental Housing Association of WA SUPPORT CENTER

Must I Allow Assistance Animals? Denise Myers |

Director of Education + Resources

|  dmyers@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0614

Under the Fair Housing fair housing complaint can Act and Washington State result in thousands of dollaw, residential tenants with lars in fines, attorney fees, disabilities have the right and other costs. to reasonable accommodations or modifications. If the disability or need for Common accommodation the accommodation is not requests include assistance obvious, the housing proanimals, additional occuvider can request a letter pants for caregiving, refrom the tenant's licensed Denise Myers served parking, or transfers. care provider (doctor, theraAssistance animals include pist, clergy, etc.) stating that any type of animal typically kept in they are disabled and need the specific households, require no training, and animal or other accommodation due to can be used to assist with any type of their disability. The housing provider disability from blindness to deprescan request specific documentation for sion. Modification requests include each animal or other accommodation permission to install wheelchair ramps, requested, but only if the need is not handrails and other physical changes obvious. to the rental property. These types of modifications are generally done at the If a request results in an unreasonable tenant's expense. financial or administrative burden or would change the nature of the housing Failure to process requests appropriprovider’s business, they must work ately is the cause for over 50% of all with the tenant to find a reasonable fair housing complaints, and most of alternative solution. If at any time a these are about assistance animals. A tenant requests an accommodation and

it becomes challenging to find a mutually acceptable solution, consider consulting an attorney before denying the request. The housing provider should think of the assistance animal as an extension of the tenant, like a wheelchair. Therefore, it follows that: • They are prohibited from applying any fees or special policies, with one exception. It is OK to require that the animal is in compliance with local laws, including any license/vaccination requirements. • If the animal disturbs other tenants, makes a mess, or damages property, they may serve notice to the tenant to comply with rules or vacate. • The tenant may be held liable for any damage the animal (or wheelchair) does to property or persons.

acceptable to explain that the animal's presence is due to a disability accommodation under the fair housing act, but do not share any details about the tenant or their disability. For detailed guidance on accommodating assistance animals, see U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidance Document, Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act (FHEO Notice: FHEO-2020-01 issued January 28, 2020). Processing quests

Accommodation

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When processing an accommodation or modification request from a tenant with a disability, the housing provider can take steps to confirm that there is a disability-related need and that the request is reasonable.

In a multifamily building, other tenants may complain about the presence of an animal in a no-pets building. It is

©2022 Rental Housing Association of Washington | www.RHAwa.org. This article was written and edited by RHAWA representatives and is intended for the use of RHAWA members only. Copyrighted members-only materials may not be further disseminated. 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.

CURRENT | JUNE 2022 SUPPORT CENTER

Responding to Late or Unpaid Rent Denise Myers |

Director of Education + Resources

Per RCW 59.18.660, when a tenant is late in paying rent or accrues rent debt, housing providers must now follow a specific process working with the newly formed Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) and any Rental Assistance distribution available in each county. The required ERPP Notice Form provided by the Attorney General's Office includes resource information for all counties. RHAWA has optimized the form with fillable fields and made it available on our forms page at rhawa.org/rental-forms-leases-notices, also linked under step 2 below. If you have tenants currently in rental arrears who are not in Burien, you can proceed with serving notice to resolve debt or end the tenancy following specific new requirements, outlined as follows: Step 1: Send Invoice/Reminder

It is a best practice to communicate with the tenant to confirm there is a problem with paying rent before proceeding with service of notices. For rent due January 1, 2022 or later, the landlord may choose to charge late fees when rent is more than 5 days late. Kenmore extended ban on late fees to 1/15/2022. Seattle and Burien late fee ban is ongoing.

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14-Day Pay Rent or Vacate Notice • Do not serve pay or vacate notice in Burien where the moratorium is ongoing. See RHAwa.org/covid-19 for current information. ERPP Notice and Resource Information. • This notice includes information on accessing government rent assistance. Invoice and Payment Schedule for Past Due Rent. • Note: It is prohibited to proceed with an unlawful detainer action or attempt to collect (including use of security deposit) on rental arrears accrued from 2/29/2020 to six months after the end of the currently ongoing "public health emergency" without first offering reasonable payment plan to the tenant (RCW 59.18.630). • If tenant accepts payment plan offer and pays according to the agreed plan, do not proceed with the following steps. • Do not include late fees or oth-

er incidental charges in payment plan offer. Only unpaid rent and other recurring housing costs. Step 3: Submit Copy of Notice to the ERPP Office

Using email or other designated online system, submit copies of the above served notices and any additional required information to the ERPP administrated by the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) in the county where the rental property is located. Find contact information on the ERPP Notice and Resource Information. Step 4: Participate in Mediation

Participate in the mediation or conciliation process facilitated by the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) managing the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) for the county where your property is located. Note: An ERPP specialist should initiate contact with both the landlord and tenant. If you do not hear from them, you may need to contact the county DRC.

The goal of mediation or conciliation is to keep the tenant in the home by reaching a settlement agreement that could include a payment plan schedule, terms for payment of current rent going forward, access to rental assistance, and changes to terms of tenancy. Step 5: Enter Agreement to Retain Tenant or Proceed with Eviction.

If a settlement agreement is reached, and both parties continue to meet the terms of the agreement, no further action is taken. If the housing provider participates in the ERPP process and a settlement agreement is not reached with the tenant, or the tenant fails to meet the terms of the agreement, the mediator will issue a DRC Certification which is required to proceed with an eviction. Work with your attorney or eviction service to move forward from here. For information on additional eviction restrictions in Seattle, see article Eviction Restrictions in Seattle found in the Support Center at RHAwa.org/support-center.

Possible Outcomes for ERPP Process

In Spokane and possibly other counties, it is required to send the Invoice and Payment Schedule for Past Due Rent first and wait 14 days before proceeding to the next step. Step 2: Serve ERPP/14-Day Notice Package on the Tenant

If and when it is clear that the tenant is not likely to pay rent, properly serve the following notices on the tenant(s) as one packet, carefully following the instructions provided in the RHAWA 14-Day Pay Rent or Vacate Notice form. Include the following in the notice packet served:

Rental Housing Association of WA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Election Season is Finally Upon Us. Get Involved! Alex Robertson | Policy Analyst |  arobertson@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0611

If you are looking for ways to get involved, please reach out to us at arobertson@RHAwa.org or dbannon@ RHAwa.org. No advocacy effort is too big or too small, we are always looking for members to provide testimony, share their stories, do news interviews, support candidates, and join our committees. Our advocacy efforts are stronger than ever, and we are only getting stronger. Join us in sharing your voice today.

As we have now passed the candidate filing deadline, May 20th, we have the final list of candidates looking to take the many seats up for grabs this year. With all the House seats and half of the Senate seats up for election, there is a huge opportunity to shift the vote counts going into the 2023 Legislative Session.

Alex Robertson

This year is critical due to the redistricting map shifting almost every district. Moderate, data-observing lawmakers have more opportunities than ever to get elected. In addition to the new legislative districts shaking things up, many lawmakers have decided not to run for re-election. We have seen incredible success recently, especially in the 2022 Legislative Session. We must maintain this momentum by continuing our education and grassroots advocacy to candidates and our communities. RHAWA will be hosting a number of elections for key candidates in our most critical districts. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for a candidate you care about, reach out to Daniel Bannon at dbannon@rhawa. org. Add your legislative district to

your Member Compass and keep an eye of your email because we will be sending fundraiser invites to members in the candidate’s district. You can also help housing friendly candidates secure their seats by donating to the RHAWA PAC here: RHAwa.org/products/ donations.

Also, as many members have requested, we will be releasing a Candidate’s Guide once again this year. Stay tuned for a detailed look at the candidates running in the most critical jurisdictions and highlights on housing friendly candidates in every legislative district across the state. This year is shaping up to be one of the most important elections in many years. We have opportunities now that we have not had in a long time, and likely wont have again for many election cycles. If there was ever a time to get involved in grassroots advocacy, it is now. Please join us in our grassroots advocacy effort to help defend your investment and rights as a rental property owner.

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New Look for the RHAWA Connect Forum! Jaci Willoughby | Membership + Marketing Specialist |  jwilloughby@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0601

The RHAWA Connect Forum has a new look starting May 1st! We’ve made improvements to the forum to make it easier to find the conversations and discussions you’re most interested in. We’re starting the discussions from scratch – so if you’ve recently posted a discussion question into the forum and not yet received a response, you may want to repost the question into the new format. We know no one likes to be the first to post in a new forum – but don’t be shy!! The Connect Forum has always been a safe space for RHAWA members to discuss the most pressing housing industry issues. "Our moderators will have the ability to bump questions up to the Support Center for additional assistance if needed.

Current Topics Include:

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General Discussion Residential Rental Legal + Law Property Management Best Practices How To’s, Referrals and Recommendations Industry News Repairs + Maintenance And more!

The Connect Forum Digest email will have a new look as well – and will not be sent on a daily basis. Instead, members will receive a Weekly Digest showing new Posts in each topic that week. Members will have the ability to follow specific posts if they’d like to receive more frequent updates by

clicking FOLLOW on each post of interest. And for those members who do not wish to receive a Weekly Digest – simply click Unsubscribe at the bottom of the first email to be removed from that list. Did you know that our Connect Forum receives over 400,000 views each month – with close to 1,000 members participating? Our members have helped to create an active online community and given their peers a means of networking in the growing virtual business world. Networking in an online environment is an effective and easy way to meet many people in the same industry or

field. We’ve had to find more creative ways to Network when face-to-face options are not available. That’s where our forums come in as one way we can offer another virtual networking experience. To encourage our members to stay connected even when we can’t get together in person. To check out the new look of the forum visit RHAwa.org/Connect_Forum – and feel free to reach out to Jaci Willougbhy (jwilloughby@RHAwa.org) with any questions on how to get started posting.

CURRENT | JUNE 2022

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT The Rental Housing Association of Washington’s Political Action Committee exists to help elect responsible candidates who will work collaboratively with the rental housing industry when issues arise. Without pro-rental housing candidates in office, your rights as a housing provider will be threatened with endless regulation. The RHAWA’s PAC is dedicated to helping property owners obtain the right tools to protect their investments. Your financial support is critical to RHAWA’s PAC achieving its goals. To learn more about RHAWA’s PAC or to make a donation, visit us at RHAwa.org/pac

QUESTIONS ABOUT RHAWA’s PAC? Contact Alex Robertson at: arobertson@RHAwa.org | (206) 905-0611 RHAWA PAC is a state political action committee registered with the State Election Commission. It is a qualified multi-candidate committee. A trade association PAC may not solicit a corporate member’s restricted class without its prior approval. Corporate contributions are not permitted. Contributions are not deductible for federal tax purposes.

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CURRENT | JUNE 2022 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. BANKS

ACCOUNTING | BOOKKEEPING Brink & Sadler (253) 582-4700 | brinkandsadler.com Hutchinson & Walter, PLLC (425) 455-1620 | hutchcpa.com

First Financial Northwest Bank Tom Jarzynka (425) 264-2757 | ffnwb.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

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

CATCH BASIN + STORM DRAIN G & L Vactor Servicces LLC

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Luther Burbank Savings Bank Tiana Jackson: (425) 739-0023 lutherburbanksavings.com

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

Envirotest | Mold, Air Quality Analysis, Inspections Donald B. Kronenberg (206) 877-3191 | seattlemoldandairquality.com

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

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

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Interland Design Jake Cervilla (425) 290-9639 | interlanddesign.com Kanso Homes, Inc. (206) 278-3403 | kansohomes.com Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com Next Level Property Maintenance (206) 922-8119 | nxtlevelpm.com Pro Realty Options, Inc. (425) 745-2400 | prorealtyoptions.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

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

CLEANING CleanSpace Cleaning Services (206) 462-3200 | cleanspace2day.com Genesee Carpet Cleaning (206) 569-5573 | genesseecarpetcleaning.com

COLLECTIONS Puget Sound Collections Garrett Michaud (206) 728-5000 | pugetsoundcollections.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing

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CONTRACTORS

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Lee & Associates Multifamily Team Candice Chevaillier & Don Flanigan (206) 284-1000 | lee-nw.com

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893

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

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

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

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Rental Housing Association of Washington Chartrice Young (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

Pilot Ventures, LLC Jason Kono (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com Prospector Property Management (206) 508-6366 prospectorpropertymanagement.com The Foundation Group (206) 324-9424 | tfgre.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

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

CONTRACTORS ER Flooring (360) 402-9566 | erflooring.com First Choice Remodeling, Inc. (253) 846-9000 | firstchoiceremodelinginc.com

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

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

T.E. Kelly Company LLC Tim Kelly: (206) 240-1950

Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc. Vendor of the Year | 2016 (206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871 paragonrea.com

ENERGY CONSERVATION + WEATHERIZATION

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

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

Access Evictions Travis Eller, Attorney at Law (425) 641-8010 | accessevictions.com Demco Law Firm, P.S. (206) 203-6000 | demcolaw.com

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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

Alliance Flooring Services

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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

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

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Straight Street Building / Home Inspection John Leon Gonzalez

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

HOARDING

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

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

INSURANCE

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE + REPAIR

Brent Ward State Farm Insurance (425) 488-9100 | (888) 532-1875 brentwardagency.com

A&A Electric (206) 212-1888 | anaelectric.com

Rental Housing Association of Washington Chartrice Young, Lea Leong (206) 283-0816, option 2 | RHAwa.org

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

EDUCATION – REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

AFB Floors

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

DRYWALL

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

FLOOR COVERINGS

HOME INSPECTIONS

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INVESTMENT + FINANCIAL SERVICES Colliers International GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2018 Tim McKay: (206) 223-5586 Dan Chhan: (206) 223-1265 Joe Levin: (206) 223-5583 Sam Wayne: (206) 515-4498

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

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

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

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ON-SITE LAUNDRY SERVICES

Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com Pioneer Masonry Restoration Co. (206) 782-4331 | pioneermasonry.com

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Bell-Anderson & Assoc., LLC, AMO (253)852-8195 | bell-anderson.net Brink Property Management Dean Foggitt (425) 458-4848 | brinkpm.com

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

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

Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing

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Pilot Ventures, LLC Jason Kono (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com

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REAL ESTATE BROKERS Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing (206) 324-9427 | capstonerea.com Champions Real Estate Services (425) 744-5550 | nwchampions.com

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

Colliers International

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

Redside Partners, LLC Craig Swanson (206) 323-1771 | redsidepartners.com

DVF Legacy Investments (206) 650-6113 | pugetsoundinvesting.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 Spartan Agency, LLC (253) 863-6122 | spartanagency.com

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Elita Living Real Estate LLC Erica Vincent (206) 323-0771 | elitaliving.com

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

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

Jean Vel Dyke Properties, LLC (206) 725-3103 | veldyke.com

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Kidder Mathews Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575 Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191 DylanSimon.com

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

Krishna Realty (425) 209-0055 | krishna-realty.com Lee & Associates Multifamily Team Candice Chevaillier (206) 284-1000 | lee-nw.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

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

Westlake Associates (206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com Wilson Property Management, Inc. Gary Wilson CPM (425) 453-0089 wilsonmanagementinc.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

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

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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

Windermere Property Management / WPM South, LLC Ed Verdi (253) 638-9811 | wpmsouth.com WPI Real Estate Services, Inc. (206) 522-8172 | wpirealestate.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org/RMAP Yardi Kelly Krier (805) 699-2040 | yardi.com

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REAL ESTATE BROKERS People’s Real Estate, Inc. (425) 442-9941 | peoplespm.com Phillips Real Estate, LLC (206) 622-8600 | phillipsre.com

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

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Weber & Associates Property Management (425) 745-5838

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

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T-Square Properties | Real Estate Brokers (425) 485-1800 | www.tsquaremanagement.com

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PROFESSIONAL LOW SLOPE TORCH DOWN SPECIALISTS

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

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

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

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seattlerentalinspectionservices.com Straight Street Building / Home Inspection John Leon Gonzalez

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The Pipe Guys

SOFTWARE FOR RENTAL OWNERS Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org/RMAP Yardi Kelly Krier (805) 699-2040 | yardi.com

CURRENT | JUNE 2022 VENDOR LISTINGS SUBMETERING Guardian Water & Power Chris Apostolos (206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139 guardianwp.com

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

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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

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Short Term Suites

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TENANT SCREENING Rental Housing Association of Washington Chartrice Young, Lea Leong (206) 283-0816, option 2 | RHAwa.org SafeRent Solutions (419) 367-7615

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SEEKING ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS? RHAWA has made it easy for members to find answers to their most pressing property management questions. Stop by RHAwa.org/support-center to access our growing library of articles on fair housing, landlord-tenant laws and best practices for operating rental housing in Washington State. Need additional assistance? Don't worry! You can submit your questions to Support Center staff with just the click of a button. New members can now download our free guidebook to all RHAWA member benefits and services at RHAwa.org/companion.pdf

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RHAWA invites you to the 2022 Legal Forum on July 13 from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Do you have questions or concerns regarding your rental unit? Not sure which RHAWA form or lease to use for your property? Our panelists for the 2022 Legal Forum got you covered.

Denise Myers

RHAWA’s Legal Forum gives housing providers the opportunity to ask housing specific questions to our panel of attorneys. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for legal advice about your specific housing provider concerns. Now that the COVID moratoriums are finally over, we have woken up to a new and puzzling reality. Conflicting state and local laws changed everything from lease renewals to rent payment enforcement. Contradictory and unclear language make it difficult to predict how case law will unfold over the coming years. This is your chance to hear

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three attorneys, currently practicing landlord-tenant, real estate and business law across Washington, discuss your most difficult questions. Experienced property management professional and housing provider rights advocate, Cory Brewer will moderate questions and lead the discussion.

Presubmitted questions will be given first priority for review and answer at the event. Register today at RHAwa.org/ events/2022-legal-forum.

OUR HOST: Cory Brewer (Windermere Property management/Lori Gill & Associates) is the VP of Residential Operations at Windermere Property Management / Lori Gill & Associates. His career as a real estate professional in the Greater Seattle Area dates back to 2003. In his role at WPM/LGA, his primary responsibilities include training, legal compliance, and conflict resolution for a brokerage representing over 1,500 rental houses and condos throughout King & Snohomish Counties. He is also a member of the RHAWA Board of Directors, and the NARPM State & Local Government Affairs Committee.

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MEET THE PANEL: Christopher Cutting (Cutting Law Office PC) is known as a tireless advocate for housing providers. He has been practicing residential and commercial landlord-tenant law, judgment enforcement, and appeals since 2009. Christopher currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Rental Housing Association of Washington, is the 2021 Vice President of the organization, and is the Co-Chairman of their Legislative Committee. He is a frequent presenter at legal education courses hosted by state and local bar associations and private groups and is a licensed clock hours instructor for Washington Real Estate Brokers. Christopher has also been the author or co-author of housing provider's official responses to several legal and legislative actions.

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Julie Martiniello (Dimension Law Group, PLLC) has focused her practice primarily on trusts & estates, real estate, and business transactions for the past 11 years. She has paid particular consideration to property investors due to her own personal experiences and her knowledge of the financial landscape of real estate. Julie is passionate about helping her clients plan for the future and building a legacy by guiding them with proper business formation and maintenance, succession planning, and comprehensive estate planning. Julie takes a global approach with each client to ensure that every part of their legal and financial life are geared for the future.

Eric M. Steven (Steven Law Office) is the principal attorney at Steven Law Office in Spokane with a practice emphasis in the area of landlord-tenant relations and housing. He regularly handles cases brought or opposed by tenant advocacy groups, and is acting counsel for numerous property owners, landlords, management companies, mobile home parks, subsidized housing providers, and the Spokane Housing Authority. He is active in legislative reform and frequently lectures to attorneys, property managers, law enforcement, and owners at continuing legal education programs. In 2021 Mr. Steven was awarded as a "Friend of Fair Housing" by the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance.

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Selecting a Qualified Intermediary for your 1031 Exchange Austin Bowlin | Partner | Real Estate Transition Solutions | Vendor Member

Successful real estate inals are just a sampling of vestors come from a wide the individuals who can be variety of backgrounds contributory or detrimental and employ an assortment to an investment opportuniof investment techniques. ty. Vetting service providers All have their own unique that will enhance, rather approach to owning, manthan detract from your inaging, and selling assets. vestment, can be difficult However, I believe sucunless you have a framecessful investors have one work for evaluation. Austin Bowlin common element: a team of trusted advisors to help We work with many clients navigate and execute their investment who are navigating tax-deferred 1031 approach. The world of investment Exchanges for the first time. Withreal estate is simply too complex to go in the Exchange world, the Qualified alone. Intermediary (“QI”) is one of the key service providers that can facilitate a Building a strong, effective team of smooth and orderly Exchange or quite preferred service providers is a critithe opposite. Since owners cannot take cal component of successful real estate possession of the sales proceeds from investing. Attorneys, CPAs, property their relinquished property, A Qualified management personnel, contractors, Intermediary (QI) serves as “Exchange brokers, title and escrow professionescrow” and holds on to the Exchange

proceeds until the replacement properties have been identified and funds are released to purchase them. We regularly assist clients in their selection of which Qualified Intermediary’s services to utilize for a 1031 Exchange. Here is how we evaluate them: Insurance

What levels of insurance do they have, and what situations do their policies cover? Types of insurance relevant to Exchanges are fidelity bonds, errors and omissions insurance, and written performance guarantees. Are they willing to show you the policies they claim to have? Are the policies sufficient to cover the Exchanges they have in process at any given point? Fee Structure

Most Exchanges are relatively straightforward and include one property Ex-

changed for one or more properties. The costs associated with these Exchanges should be low and defined. More complex Exchanges such as Improvement Exchanges and Reverse Exchanges are more involved and often have variability in the fee structure – however, the fees should still be defined in advance of the Exchange. Internal Security Controls

Exchanges involve moving large sums of money from one party to another. Surprisingly, the industry is not regulated at the federal level. However, the industry trade association for QIs, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, has defined best practices for QIs to adhere to in order to protect a client’s funds. Understanding and gaining comfort with a potential QI’s policies regarding data security, cyber security,

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and identity verification are of the utmost importance. Client Centric Counsel

Quality QIs provide value to their clients through quality counsel to the Exchanger regarding what is and is not legally permissible in an Exchange. QIs often disclaim any counsel provided by saying that the client should consult their own attorney for liability purposes. However, a good QI will not hesitate to put one of their seasoned attorneys on the phone with an Exchanger if they have questions regarding the Exchange. Bottom Line

Tax-deferred 1031 exchanges may present a tremendous opportunity for wealth preservation and asset re-positioning, provided an investor has the right team in place. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available through tax-deferred exchanges or would like to discuss our firm’s preferred qualified intermediaries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 206-502-4862 or email info@re-transition.com, or visit www. re-transition.com/RHAWA Real Estate Transition Solutions is a consulting firm specializing in tax-deferred 1031 Exchange strategies and Delaware Statutory Trust investments. For over 26 years, we have helped investment property owners perform strategic 1031 Exchanges by developing and implementing well-planned, tax-efficient transition plans carefully designed to meet their objectives. Our team of licensed 1031 Exchange Advisors will guide you through the entire Exchange process and help you select 1031 replacement properties best suited to meet your goals. IMPORTANT INFORMATION – The information herein has been prepared for educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell securitized real estate investments. Such offers are only made through the sponsor’s Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), which is solely available to accredited investors and accredited entities. There are risks associated with investing in real estate properties, including, but not limited to, loss of entire investment principal, declining market values,

tenant vacancies, and illiquidity. Because investor situations and objectives vary, this information is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. This material is not to be interpreted as tax or legal advice. Please speak with your own tax and legal advisors for advice/guidance regarding your situation. DST 1031 properties are only available to accredited

investors (generally described as having a net worth of over $1 million dollars exclusive of primary residence) and accredited entities only. If you are unsure if you are an accredited investor and/or an accredited entity, please verify with your CPA and Attorney. Securities offered through Aurora Securities, Inc. (ASI), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through

Secure Asset Management, LLC (SAM), a registered investment advisor. ASI and SAM are affiliated companies. Real Estate Transition Solutions (RETS) is independent of ASI and SAM.

Rental Housing Association of WA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

A Letter from the PAC Chair William Shadbolt | RHAWA Board of Director + Political Action Committee Chair

The COVID emergency re• Removal of Three sulted in some of the most Strikes for evictions damaging rental housing • Additional Security policy proposals in reDeposit Requirements cent memory. It may have • Statewide 180 Day seemed like the tsunami Rent Increase Notices of restrictive rental hous• Allowing Tenants to ing policies could not be sue Housing Providers Unstopped. However, thanks der CPA to RHAWA’s advocacy efThese policies would have forts and assistance from William Shadbolt devastated the rental housmoderate lawmakers, we ing market and we need changed the tide in Washington state. your help to continue our current success. In the 2022 Legislative Session, RHAWA’s advocacy efforts proved more This would not have been possible successful than ever, stopping all our without the groundwork of getting highest priority damaging bills. moderate lawmakers into office in previous election cycles. In the 2021 elecThis included: tion cycle we were incredibly success• Rent Control ful in local Seattle elections: helping to • Extension of the Eviction Moratoelect Seattle Councilmember Sara Nelrium son, Seattle City Attorney Anne Davi• Unilateral Leases son and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel. • Statewide Criminal Screening Ban

We must continue to support moderate lawmakers who are sympathetic to the concerns of housing providers, regardless of political affiliation. The upcoming state elections provide an opportunity to shift the legislative landscape and bring real changes to the rental housing market of Washington. Fundraising season is just around the corner, and we are excited to find some fresh faces who can assist our efforts and continue to support our allies up for reelection. We believe our success in the 2022 Legislative Session is a sign of a shifting tide in rental housing policies in Washington. This means this upcoming election is one of the most important elections we have ever faced. RHAWA is dedicated to improving the rental housing market for housing providers, but we need your help to change

the tide in Washington. Please help all housing providers by donating to RHAPAC.

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Need Heating or Cooling Equipment? Learn How to be a Smart Shopper Bruce Davis, Sr. | Day & Night Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 2020 Vendor Member of the Year

Getting a good deal on heating and cooling equipment for your home is all about the timing. If it’s the middle of a heatwave or a freeze and your equipment breaks down, you’re more likely to take what you can get, when you can get it. But if you’re able to anticipate the need, your options grow exponentially. Here are a few tips that should make it easier to determine when and where to buy your equipment.(Due to supply chain issues and prices that are on the rise, this article from our archives has never been a more cautionary tale.) When to Buy

Two of the best times to shop for new or replacement HVAC equipment are late spring and early summer. Summer, fall and winter are typically busy seasons for heating and cooling companies. But a month or two after tax season we usually experience a lull in our workload, and most of us tend to run our best specials during this time to keep our people busy. When things heat up in the summer, prices generally go up and crews fill up. Just getting estimates from a few good companies can be a challenge. The same thing occurs in winter due to the cold, and things get especially expensive if we have a ‘freeze’ for any length of time. A ‘freeze’ to us in the HVAC and plumbing business is basically anytime the temperature stays

below freezing during the daytime for more than 3 or 4 days: not just overnight. Fall can be a busy time too. Vacations are over, the kids are back at school and winter is on the way. Folks turn their attention to home heating and want to get ready with both replacements and maintenances.

Be sure to take the time to read the posted issues and unresolved issues.

• The pain of poor-quality lasts far longer than the excitement of the cheapest price…

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Check their Location and time in business: A great economy like ours tends to attract companies that are not local, and/or are brand new start-ups. A tactic that is often employed by larger or new companies is to buy a small local company that has been around for many years. Once they own it they can technically advertise they have been in business for all those years. If you stick with local people and companies that have been working in their field and in this area for at least 5 years, it will automatically save you a lot of headaches when it comes to service and warranty issues with your project and equipment.

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Check for good, REAL referrals: With the advent of the Internet, it’s easy to go online for a half-hour, read a bunch of reviews and think you have a ‘feel’ for a person or company. Just remember, anyone can write and post a comment/review; a good or bad one. There is no substitute for a personal ‘Word Of Mouth’ referral from someone you know; family, or work, school, church, realtor or property manager, and/or a name of a customer offered by the company you are considering that you are free to write to or call yourself. Online reviews are normally sorted and ‘graded’ by mathematical algorithms and are not vetted in any reliable, personal way. Keep that in mind when considering them.

These and many more ‘old sayings’ exist because they are basically true. Pricing needs to be a consideration, but it isn’t the most important thing on these kinds of projects. Generally, the price range for a good company is somewhere in the medium to medium-high range; with the value and warranty being excellent. A couple of reasonable things to look for in pricing include… • Good Terms of Payments that fit your situation and exposure. • Reasonable discounts for real considerations…things like a somewhat flexible timetable, paying down payments, progress payments and final balance in cash, and/or agreeing to a larger volume of business with things like future work, and/or agreeing to a Maintenance Contract are things your contractor should value and should grant you discounts for; don’t be afraid to ask!

If you’ve been thinking about adding air-conditioning to your existing central air or upgrading your all-electric heating with a new Ductless System, providing both heating and cooling, this is a great time to have your situation looked at. If you don’t have an HVAC company you already work with and/or you would like a second opinion, design, and pricing; be sure to research them and choose carefully. Choosing a Contractor

We always recommend several steps be taken when choosing any contractor for your home or business… •

Check Licenses and Credentials with the State: In Washington, Labor and Industries makes it very simple to go online to verify a company is properly licensed and insured; https://secure.lni.wa.gov/ verify/ will take you to their search site. Checking the Better Business Bureau is also good but realize that a good/great rating with them may simply mean that the company answers their complaints promptly.

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Check Pricing for a good Value: There are lots of ‘old sayings’ about what things cost. • The cheapest price rarely buys the Best Value… • There is no such thing as a free lunch…

Buying heating and cooling equipment is a big deal. Determining when to buy and who to buy from are the processes you should become familiar with, to ensure you get the best deal possible. 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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Articles inside

Need Heating or Cooling Equipment? Learn How to be a Smart Shopper

for your 1031 Exchange

Legal Forum

A Letter from the PAC Chair

New Look for RHAWA Connect Forum

Local Government

Events + Education: June Calendar

Local Third-Generation Housing Provider Carries His Family's Legacy

Responding to Late or Unpaid Rent Election Season is Finally Upon Us.

More Housing Providers Leaving Seattle, Data Shows

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