Events + Education: September Calendar

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR EVENTS + EDUCATION

Denise Myers | Director of Education + Resources |  dmyers@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0614

HOARDING IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $30 Member | $200 Freemium Subscribers While tenants have a duty to follow lawful provisions of their leases, including requirements regarding cleanliness and upkeep – and landlords have a right to enforce those agreements – fair housing laws may give certain rights to tenants whose hoarding behavior is related to a disability. Attorney Chris Benis will review the laws and best practices related to dealing with a hoarding situation in your rental property.

RHAWA MEMBERSHIP PREVIEW AND ORIENTATION

Tuesday, Sept. 13 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: FREE Please join us for an overview of member benefits and services offered by RHAWA. Participants will receive a tour of the RHAWA website and tools and are encouraged to ask questions relating to member benefits throughout the meeting. This meeting is designed for new members and those considering membership with RHAWA. Specific property management and legal questions cannot be addressed during this meeting. Seats are limited to 25 participants and registration is required.

SEATTLE HOUSING PROVIDER WORKSHOP - PART 1

Thursday, Sept. 15 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers Learn everything you need to know about renting out homes in Seattle, including new city ordinances, plus all relevant State and Federal laws, and best practices for efficient operations. In this first session, instructors Cory Brewer and Christopher Cutting will cover: • Getting Ready to Rent: Finding your local laws including registration and inspection requirements, and fair and effective advertising and tenant selection practices • Leasing and Move-in: Property condition and the security deposit, selection of rental agreement terms and the effects of mandatory lease renewal.

LINK MEETINGS

Tuesday, Sept. 20 | Various Locations | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Join us as we discuss various subjects related to the housing industry. *Meeting time and subject may vary by location.

SEATTLE HOUSING PROVIDER WORKSHOP - PART 2

Thursday, Sept. 22 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers Learn everything you need to know about renting out homes in Seattle, including new city ordinances, plus all relevant State and Federal laws, and best practices for efficient operations. In this first session, instructors Cory Brewer and Christopher Cutting will cover: • Working with Tenants: Best practices and notices to encourage compliance with terms, notices to increase rent/change rules, new laws related to rent increases, and more. • Managing Move-Outs: New Just Cause notice periods, security deposit accounting, and seasonal eviction bans.

HUD GUIDELINES ON SERVICE ANIMALS

Thursday, Sept. 29 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers When hearing news about pigs and peacocks on airplanes, you might wonder what kind of animals you may be required to accept on your rental property if presented with an accommodation request. Seattle area attorney, Maxwell Glasson, will explain your responsibilities around providing accommodations for disabled tenants. In this one-hour webinar, he will dispel the myths and walk you through HUD guidelines that clarify recommended best practice.