Rental homes take real work. And the rules for rentals in Tacoma change all the time. Now there is the Landlord Fairness Code and strict new notice timelines. So you can't just hand your keys to the cheapest property management company you find online. The wrong pick...
1. Lakewood: Affordable and on the Rise2. University Place: Suburban Stability Meets Upscale Growth3. Gig Harbor: Waterfront Appeal and High-Income Renters4. Bonney Lake: New Builds and Rapid Growth5. South Hill & Puyallup: Suburban Convenience and Stable...
Table of ContentsKey Takeaways for Landlords1. Tighter Control on Rent Increases2. Longer Notification Periods3. More Paperwork and Legal Obligations4. Vacancy Decontrol Remains5. Some Property Types Are Exempt6. The rent stabilization bill is set to expire in...
HB 1217 – Rent Stabilization Legislative Timeline (2025)Key Provisions of HB 1217 Rent StabilizationExemptions to the LawLegislative Timeline and ProgressPrefiling and Introduction:Committee Hearings and Votes:House Floor Review:Senate Review:Effective Date of HB 1217...
Understanding the Impact: How Landlords Navigate HB 1217 Navigate HB 1217: How Spinnaker Property Management Can Help1. Expert Guidance on Legal Compliance2. Maximizing Rental Income Within Legal Limits3. Tenant Management & Lease Optimization4. Advocacy &...
News Concerning Provisions in HB 1217Removed ProvisionsNews about ExemptionsThe Path Forward Important news about HB 1217: Despite strong opposition from housing providers and property owners, House Bill 1217 regrettably passed the House on March 10th with a 53-42...
What’s in Senate Bill 5222?What Happens When You Cap Rent Increases?Argentina’s Rental Crisis: A Wake Up Warning for WashingtonThe Wake Up for Property OwnersThe Real Solution: More Housing, Not More RegulationWake Up, Washington A rent stabilization bill is making...
Background on HB 1217: rent stabilizationPotential Ramifications for Landlords1. Reduced Flexibility in Covering Costs2. Impact on Small-Scale Landlords3. Disincentive for New Rental Development4. Potential for Increased Fees and Non-Rent Charges5. Legal and...
What is the CARES Act? What is the CARES Act?Why This Matters: The CARES Act eviction moratorium expired over two years ago, but one of its provisions, the 30-day Notice to Vacate requirement for federally backed properties remains in effect. This outdated rule...
Case BackgroundWhat This Means for LandlordsStay Informed with Spinnaker Property Management The ongoing lawsuit surrounding Tacoma’s Landlord Fairness Code has taken a significant turn. The Pierce County Superior Court has filed a notice of removal, transferring the...
