The links and resources on this site are provided for your use free-of-charge to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes. For an initial consultation with a lawyer, call 206.443.8678 or complete our Contact form. Revised Code Of Washington (RCW) The Unlawful Detainer Statute (RCW 59.12) The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Washington City and County Codes Seattle Municipal Code […]
Category: Tenant Screening
AVOIDING LAWSUITS – FAIR HOUSING & TENANT SCREENING
Knowing Fair housing rules for Tenant and Employment Screening are paramount. Many Rental Managers and staff are being shopped, scrutinized, and complaints filed by Fair housing agencies regularly. Costs of managing a complaint against your company is staggering. By attending this class – MINIMIZE LIABILITY by receiving updates on regulations, hear techniques shoppers use to […]
Fair Housing Workshops
Civil Rights Program Our Mission: To eliminate unlawful discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to a diverse King County. Are you in the right place? Our office has authority to handle discrimination complaints ONLY FOR King County government and for employers, housing providers, and businesses in the UNINCORPORATED parts of King County […]
Are you ready New MHC Landlord Tenant
Click the link below for more details, locations and times! More Details and Sign Up TENANT AND EMPLOYMENT SCREENING www.orcainformation.com Tenant Investigations Pre-Employment Background Check Consumer Credit Report
WA State Human Rights Commission (HRC)
It is an unfair practice for any person to refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person. Fair Housing & Real Estate Resources Unlike other discrimination complaints, complaints […]
Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR)
OCR Blog RSS 5/15 The Shape of Trust: Stories of Racism, Racial Equity, and Belonging in the Workplace Free tickets available for live performances on June 4, 5, and 13 Based on stories of racism, racial equity, resilience and belonging collected from the City of Seattle workforce, The Shape of Trust examines ways racism and […]
EPA: Protect Your Family From Lead in the Home (PDF)
EPA: Protect Your Family From Lead in the Home (PDF) TENANT AND EMPLOYMENT SCREENING www.orcainformation.com Tenant Investigations Pre-Employment Background Check Consumer Credit Report
EPA Guide To Mold in your Home (PDF)
Molds are part of the natural environment, and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem, unless it begins growing indoors. The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture. This website provides guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings. Molds can have a […]
Washington State Department of Health Information on Mold
Mold Español What are molds? Molds are tiny microscopic organisms that digest organic matter and reproduce by releasing spores. Molds are a type of fungi and there are over 100,000 species. In nature, mold helps decompose or break-down leaves, wood and other plant debris. Molds become a problem when they go where they are not […]
Attorney General Residential Landlord-Tenant Resources
The Attorney General’s Office does not handle complaints about issues relating to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Here is a list of resources that may assist you with residential landlord/tenant issues: Help for Tenants: Self Help Brochure Northwest Justice Project’s “Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington” Lawyer Referral If you need low cost legal assistance, contact […]