Whenever new legislation is passed, the need arises to revisit the lease agreement, addenda and policies to assure we are in alignment with state laws and to update best practices. Some new changes go into effect June 30, 2019. Area attorneys and property management specialists are putting their heads together to provide guidance on how to adjust and make the necessary modifications to the daily business of rental management.
Changes have been proposed by both sides of the aisle in an attempt to design reasonable legislation in attempts to reduce homelessness and rising rents.
The impact of these changes will be seen and felt in time. You can read more about the upcoming changes by visiting this blog:
https://www.rhawa.org/blog/washingtons-new-democratic-senate-majority-enacting-eviction-and-rent-increase-reforms-in-olympia
After reading about the changes, please feel free to contact us and share your thoughts about these changes and how you believe these changes will or will not impact you.