Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) are assigned to non-citizens in the US for tax purposes only—This is how they can legally pay taxes, which is a requirement. It is not common for credit history to be established under these numbers, however it can happen. Our company checks to see if credit has been established when an […]
Washington Governor Signs Sweeping New Eviction Bill – Rental Housing Journal
A sweeping new eviction bill has been signed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee requiring landlords to give tenants 14 days to respond to an eviction notice instead of the current three days. The bill also allows judges to impose payment plans, so that tenants can remain in their homes while they repay what they owe. […]
IS SEATTLE DYING?
Please click on the link below for an eye opening look at this urgent issue KOMO News Special: Seattle is Dying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAi70WWBlw by Eric Johnson | KOMO News Thursday, March 14th 2019 Seattle Is Dying. It’s a harsh title. Someone on social media even called it a “hopeless” title. I’ll admit to you that I […]
Fair Tenant Screening & How To Comply
Please click link for full PDF Flyer: http://www.orcainfo-com.com/uploads/AprilNARPMflyer.pdf Rebekah Near , CEO of Orca Information, has been providing screening services for 26 years and brings a wealth of industry experience and clarity to this complicated topic. Participants will learn: · How Washington State assists tenants using the Fair Tenant Screening Act · How a Tenant […]
Fair Tenant Screening & How To Comply
Rebekah Near , CEO of Orca Information, has been providing screening services for 26 years and brings a wealth of industry experience and clarity to this complicated topic. Participants will learn: · How Washington State assists tenants using the Fair Tenant Screening Act · How a Tenant Selection Policy streamlines the application process · Why a policy […]
Portland’s Proposed Rental Screening Rules: 3 Perspectives
Portland City Council heard public testimony Thursday on a proposal to dramatically increase the regulation of the screening process, security deposits and other aspects of renting. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to combat discrimination in the rental market and for Portland to live up to its progressive values. Detractors say it’s overly prescriptive, heavy on red tape […]
LANDLORD TENANT LAW CHANGES SENATE BILL 5600
Still Moving Through Legislature Extends the 3-day notice for default in rent payment to 14 days’ notice for tenancies under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Requires the 14-day notice be written in plain language and include information on civil legal aid resources available, if any, to the tenant. Extends the mandatory-notice period from 30 to 60 […]
Building Positive and Productive Cultures through Strategic Leadership
Please Join us!! Building Positive and Productive Cultures through Strategic Leadership When: 14 Mar 2019 7:15 AM, PDT Where: Skagit Transit Community Room, 105 E Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Register here: https://sihrma.org/event-3302657 EVENT DETAILS: Presentation Overview:BUILDING A POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CULTURE THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Often small changes in the way we interact with others create […]
URGENT – FIGHT BACK!!! Legislative bills that significantly affect landlord rights.
Hello Everyone,This year the rental housing industry landlords and property owners are under a serious attach from Legislators in Olympia. There are 3 major bills that are vastly opposed by our side of the industry, SB 5600, HB 1453 and HB 1656. SB 5600 is the most significant one in that there are 16 major […]
6 must-know productivity strategies for admins
6 Must-Know Productivity Strategies for Admins High productivity levels are the key to a successful business, no matter the size. It’s time to let technology do the heavy lifting so you can increase productivity and get back to work.Here are six strategies you can implement to help you and your co-workers become more productive: Today’s […]