Author Archives: Coldwell Banker Bain Property Management

About Coldwell Banker Bain Property Management

As residential property managers for Coldwell Banker Bain Property Management Division, we manage single family residences, individual condominium units and small apartment complexes in the greater Puget Sound region. We serve Seattle, Tacoma, Anacortes, Marysville, Bainbridge Island, Lynnwood, Everett, Redmond, Bellevue and many other cities in Washington State. We also offer full service commercial property management services.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – 2020 – Let Freedom Ring!

Posted on July 3, 2020
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LANDLORD VIOLATIONS – FINES

Posted on June 29, 2020

The Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RLTA) has provisions for a variety of penalties for landlords who violate its terms.  For instance, a landlord who violates the source of income clause, can be held liable for up to four and one-half … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 AND RENTAL DEMAND

Posted on June 22, 2020

Although rental demand is usually highest during the summer months, COVID-19 and its repercussions have changed the trend this season. According to a Zumper report this month, all of the top 10 priciest cities (Seattle is #8) either had flat … Continue reading →

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MORE CHANGES TO TO LANDLORD/TENANT LAWS

Posted on June 15, 2020

Effective June 11th 2020, two bills changed the Washington Landlord Tenant Act. ~HB 1694 allows tenants to pay move in funds in installments: ~A landlord must first apply any payment made by a tenant toward rent, before applying any payment … Continue reading →

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THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE

Posted on June 8, 2020

The governor extended the eviction moratorium to August 1st.  This is the second extension and includes the same prohibitions, with one change.  These terms are the same as the previous proclamation: Rent cannot be increased, Late fees cannot be charged,  … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY – NEVER FORGET

Posted on May 25, 2020
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SELLING IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 – WASHINGTON STATE

Posted on May 18, 2020

There are additional considerations when listing a property for sale with a tenant in place during the coronavirus pandemic.  While the Landlord Tenant Act says the landlord may show the property to a potential buyer or tenant with a 24-hour … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 AND RENT PAYMENTS

Posted on May 11, 2020

Landlords and property managers must be very cautious about how they approach tenants with unpaid rent.  The governor’s proclamation of April 16, 2020, prohibits treating unpaid rent as an enforceable debt or obligation, “where the non-payment of rent was a … Continue reading →

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RENTED PROPERTIES – APRIL 1ST – APRIL 20TH

Posted on April 27, 2020

The number of rented properties is down more than 50%, but average price is up.

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MORE RENTAL REGULATION – AN UPDATE

Posted on April 20, 2020

Governor Inslee extended and expanded the ban on evictions. The new order is extended through June 4, 2020 and includes a freeze on rents. Additional measures in the proclamation include: Landlords may not serve 14-day pay or vacate notices or … Continue reading →

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