Special Meeting On Group Health Insurance
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
We are having a special membership meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew in Marysville. We will be discussing our Open Enrollment for Group Health Insurance, presented by Colby Branham and Aflac, presented by Terry Ralston and Michael Patrick Aflac Flyer Also speaking is Jack Follis running for Superior Court Judge Follis MC Flyer
Order and pay off menu. Presentation starts at 7:00 pm.
Location:
Marysville/Tulalip Bob’s Burgers
8822 Quilceda Pkwy
Tulalip, WA 98271
360.716.3605
Map – Exit 200
No cost for the program. Please RSVP at (425.353.6929) by 5/21 so that we can have sufficient packets available.
May 2012 Gazette
May 2012 GazettePlant Sale
Need to rent your rental and no one is calling? Do you need to spruce up the curb appeal of your rental? Why not do it with a splash of color to catch the eyes of passer-bys! These plants are locally grown and offered at an amazing price. A portion of the proceeds go towards fundraising for SCAOA. Place your order by noon on May 11 to be available for pick-up on May 17. See the attached from our sponsor, Diversified Management Services. Call 425-353-0500 for more information or to place your order.
New Location! Annual Membership Meeting & Board Elections
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting and meet our future Board of Directors. Colby Branham will also be speaking to our group regarding the upcoming Open Enrollment with Group Health Cooperative.
Find out where we’ve been and where we are going with our Association. We will be voting and casting ballots (one ballot per active membership within 90 days of the election – See Bylaws for details).
Where: Bob’s Burger & Brew 1611 SE Everett-Mall Way, Everett
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
6:00 pm—Social Networking
6:30 pm—Dinner (Order off Menu & Pay Restaurant)
7:00 pm—Start Meeting
Free for All Member Attendees
We request reservations for a ballot headcount. Bring ID to meeting for membership verification. Please call 425-353-6929 to RSVP. Unaccompanied non-members pay $15 cash at door or prepay by contacting the SCAOA Office.
Get out and vote for your new board!
Finding Your Way Under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
New Date!
Speaker: Willis Cole, Advisor for Coast/Sperry Van Ness ®
Where: Coast Real Estate Services at 2829 Rucker Avenue, Everett
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: Free! (Members and Non-member landlords)
Seating is limited. Contact Willis Cole at 425-551-0805 for a reservation today!
Property Managers Can Rely on Local Resource
Business News and In the Media
April 2011 Newsletter
April 2011 GazetteMay 2011 Newsletter
May 2011 GazetteJune Newsletter
June 2011 GazetteUpdated Legislative Hot Sheet
WAA Legislative Hot Sheet 6 16 2011
Dear SCAOA & WAA Members:
The Governor signed the Biennial Budget Wednesday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. and we are reviewing the budget and all bills that she acted upon.
July Newletter
July 2011 GazetteWA Landlord-Tenant Act Changes Effective 7/22/11
No Meetings – Enjoy the Summer!
No August General Membership or Board of Directors Meetings
Special Meetings are planned for Septembers…… Stay Tuned!
August Newsletter 2011
August 2011 GazetteImportant Notice Regarding Credit Scores
Credit Score and Adverse Action If you are receiving (or plan to receive) consumer reports, read ahead: We are writing to advise you of important changes to consumer reporting law affecting Adverse Action notices. Section 615(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that “If any person (such as a landlord) takes any Adverse [...]September Newsletter
September 2011 GazetteSuper Saturday Seminar for Landlords and Real Estate Professionals
“Super Saturday” Seminar Schedule
November 5th, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Seminar 2011 Registration Form
Member discount $45 and $75 for Non-Members (Space is Limited)
Room and Breakfast Discounts! See Below…..
Welcome & Opening of Seminar, by Bryan Mize, SCAOA President
10 Most Common Landlord Mistakes & How to Avoid Them, by Chris Benis, landlord & RE attorney
Screening Tips, by Kathleen Lester of SCAOA
Screening in Depth, by Rebekah Near of ORCA Information
Daniel Hanks of Coldwell, Banker, Bain on Current Rental Sales in Snohomish County (& beyond).
Eviction Basics & How to Ensure SPEEDY Recovery of Your Property, by Rob Trickler of All County Eviction Service, SCAOA Vice President & WAA Vice President
Judith Violette, WAA President on “The FUTURE of WAA”; then Terry Kohl,
WAA Lobbyist on “The 3 Most Important Issues during the Upcoming Legislative Session”
TOM HOBAN on the Future Economic Climate of the North Sound Area considering
Activity at the National & World levels.
The Triumphant Trio Panel
Willis Cole on GROWING your INVESTMENTS
Roger Bowlin on segueing into 1031 Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and
Mark Hodges on Investing your Self-Guided Tax Sheltered Retirement Account(s) in Real Estate, Gold, & other Alternative Investments
Q & A Session
Pre-Pay by Credit Card or Check
Call 425-353-6929
Holiday Inn Express, 8606 36th Ave NE, Marysville
Rooms for $119/+tax (King or 2 Queens) Mention “GRO” (360) 530-1234
Breakfast included with Room or $5 for Attendees. Served at 7 – 9 a.m.
October Newsletter
October 2011 GazetteHousing and Essential Needs Program
Read here about changes to the Disability Lifeline program and the new housing vouchers available: Housing and Essential Needs FlyerNovember Newsletter
November 2011 GazetteWashington Rental Housing Industry Coalition Meeting
Dear SCAOA & WAA Members:
Please see the information below regarding the next Washington Rental Housing Industry Coalition meeting which is scheduled on Thursday, November 17th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Renton located at 1 South Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98055.
Please see below to register for the meeting.
Many thanks.
Mark Gjurasic
Public Affairs of Washington, LLC
Nicole Birge wrote:
Good Afternoon,
WMFHA is proud to host our next WRHIC meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 17th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The meeting will be at Holiday Inn - Renton located at 1 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
The meeting cost is $25/pp and parking is FREE!
Please let me know if there are any items you would like to see on our meeting agenda.
We hope to have a copy out to everyone (with supplementals) by week’s end.
To register and pay online (easiest way) click here or please reply letting me know if you’d like to attend and pay at the door. Feel free to forward this information to anyone you feel should be in attendance.
We look forward to seeing you next week and your continued participation in WRHIC!
Nicole Birge
Executive Director
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
425.656.9077 office
425.656.9087 fax
General Membership Meeting January 18, 2012
We are happy to announce that Errin Reynolds with Diversified Management Services will be our guest speaker.
Topic: Managing the Difficult Tenant
Where: Shawn O’Donnell’s
122—128th Street SE, Everett
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
6:00 pm—Social Networking
6:30 pm—Buffet Dinner (Reservations Required)
7:00 pm—Start Program
Cost: *$25/$35 Dinner (Member/Non-Member)
$30/$40 Late RSVP for Dinner or Walk-In (Member/Non-Member)
$10/$15 Program Only (Member/Non-Member)
*RSVP BY MONDAY JANUARY 16TH FOR BEST RATE
CALL (425)353-6929
Check, Cash or Credit Card
Holiday Office Schedule
Our office will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2, 2012
In the event of major snow fall or bad road conditions, please call ahead. We will endeavor to get into the office in a timely manner and will check our messages. Please have a safe and healthy holiday…..
Mountlake Terrace Rental Housing Business License and Inspection Program
The Mountlake Terrace Rental Housing Business License and Inspection Program will go into effect January 2012 (passed by the MLT City Council in 2010). Upcoming Mountlake Terrace City Council Meetings where this will be discussed: December 15, 7 p.m. (comments taken at end of the meeting) December 19, 7 p.m. (comments taken at beginning of [...]January 2012 Gazette
January 2012 GazetteAttention Tenants!
We received information from a Landlord Member that there is a scam directed at prospective Tenants. The scammer is targeting tenants looking at vacant units and collecting screening fees (and your private information on an application).
Be sure to meet and check out your Landlord too! Make sure the rental application shows the Landlord name, information and screening company. Don’t hand your information to just anyone. Ask them for their identification and look up property owner information at the Assessor’s office.
Ask for a receipt for any fees you pay for screening or otherwise. Happy house hunting!
Office Closure In the Event of Major Snow
Our office will be open whenever possible. However, in the event of major snow storms, we may have a late start, or we may not be able to physically open the office, without risking life and limb.
Please call the office ahead if you need to come into the office to ensure we are open.
January Meeting Schedule Change
Due to the impending snow, our Wednesday meeting on the 18th has been postponed. We look forward to the presentation February 15. See meeting details below.
Legislative Day
Please Oppose -
HB 2563: Establishing a state tax on capital gains, affects commercial and residential rental properties. It does not allow for tax-deferred exchanges as under federal law. With $23 billion in annual income and who knows the market values of our properties, property owners are the source for “new revenues.”
HB 2564: Unlawful Detainers and evictions are synonymous. Often a landlord seeks to terminate tenancy
because either a tenant defaults in rent or fails to comply with the terms of the lease/rental agreement. The landlord
will try to work with the tenant to resolve the issue before beginning the eviction process, as evictions are costly. An average eviction may cost $800, not including the lost rent revenue and time.
Not all unlawful detainers become eviction records because the landlord stops the process once a tenant moves out. Most landlords do consider the unlawful detainer filings of an applicant and inquire at the application process. Just as a mortgage lender would question your financial worthiness before approving a loan, certain considerations are made during the
application process.
Access to Protection Order Court Records
Denying access to public records does not set a good precedent. It is important that laws are careful to balance the public’s longstanding right to access public information. Domestic Violence, sexual assault and or stalking records are impacted. In a
civil case the court, any party may request a hearing to seal or redact the court records. Privacy of victim’s records should always be a consideration; however, access to public records should be allowed.
HB 2642 and SB 6315: Tenant Screening
Washington State legislators are attempting to create a definition for tenant screening or screening service which is different than what is already regulated by Federal and current State law. Both Federal and State law definitions of consumer reports and consumer reporting agencies include all the activities a screening service would provide when providing a tenant screening report and were designed to protect the consumer. The definitions in SB 6315 are inadequate and do not address past rental history and employment verification.
Consumer report information varies from the different screening agencies and credit bureaus. Some reports are
very basic while others supply an actual credit bureau report with information including previous addresses, social security number verification, fraud alerts, etc. The landlord/manager decides which company provides the best information relevant to make an informed decision.
Do not support portable reports. A consumer report must be current and up-to-date. Information on the consumer report can change daily and sometimes hourly. A portable report is unable to meet that need.
Housing providers are willing to provide applicants with the screening criteria (Resident Acceptance Policies) they use when reviewing a consumer report. Landlords are also required to provide the applicant with information as to why they are denied tenancy and the specific reasons for the decision that came from a consumer report (Adverse Action Letter)
February 2012 Gazette
February 2012 GazetteGeneral Membership Meeting for March
Limited Liability Companies - Is an LLC right for your Rental(s)? What are the Pros and Cons regarding LLC’s for Landlords. Is forming an LLC right for your rental situation, and what are the legal (and tax) implications. If you own multiple properties, can you or should you have more than one LLC?
Speaker: Jamie Jensen, member & Attorney with Mukilteo Law Office
Where: Shawn O’Donnell’s, 122—128th Street SE, Everett (Across from Holiday Inn)
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
6:00 pm—Social Networking
6:30 pm—Buffet Dinner (Please RSVP as we need a headcount)
7:00 pm—Start Program
Cost: $25/$35 Dinner (Member/Non-Member) $30/$40 Late reservations or Walk-In
$10/$15 Program Only (Member/Non-Member) Walk-ins Welcome!
RSVP BY THE MONDAY BEFORE THE EVENT FOR BEST RATE
CALL (425)353-6929 – We’ll save you a seat - don’t delay, call today!
Check, Cash or Credit Card
No Host Bar
Attention Site Users
You need to have an active membership to access our member pages and forms. If you have a log-on and your password has changed, you need to contact SCAOA to verify your membership. Thank you.
March 2012 Gazette
March 2012 Gazette Bayside FlyerApril Newsletter
April 2012 Gazette Please note meeting location change!! We were not able to revise our publication before it went to print.2012 Fundraising Luncheon Schedule
2012 “Fundraising Luncheon” List 8 Days Until First Event You’re invited, Below are key lawmakers that have supported the Washington Apartment Association (WAA) and our issues in the Washington State Legislature. In the 2012, election year, ending November 6, 2012, I’m inviting you to join me for lunch at any of these events – especially [...]Board Meeting on June 27, 2012
The regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 7:00 pm. The date and time was inadvertently omitted from our May newsletter. Location is set for Snohomish County PUD on California Street, Everett, WA.
Board Meeting on May 9
Our board meeting is being held at the Snohomish County PUD on California Street in Everett, Suite TC2-A, at 7:00 pm.
Reading & Understanding Credit Reports
Are you having difficulty understanding what is on a report? What do all the codes mean? If you would like to get added to our list for an upcoming class, let us know at 425-353-6929. We generally hold our classes at the SCAOA office and once we have 4 or more people interested, we will [...]Fair Tenant Screening Act
Do you use tenant screening/consumer reports? You are required to notify prospective tenants “up-front” of the criteria being considered in the screening report, along with written Adverse Action requirements explaining the reason for denial, and the Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) used and contact information for that CRA.
Recent legislation has been passed that impacts the way you conduct business. Review Senate Bill 6315. The changes go into effect June 7, 2012. A work group has also been established for guidance and additional potential changes in the future.
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Recent- 2012 Fundraising Luncheon Schedule2012 “Fundraising Luncheon” List 8 Days Until First Event You’re invited, Below are key lawmakers that have supported the Washington Apartment Association (WAA) and our issues in the Washington State Legislature. In the 2012, election year, ending November 6, 2012, I’m inviting you to join me for lunch at any of these events – especially […]
- Board Meeting on June 27, 2012The regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 7:00 pm. The date and time was inadvertently omitted from our May newsletter. Location is set for Snohomish County PUD on California Street, Everett, WA. […]
- Special Meeting On Group Health InsuranceWednesday, May 23, 2012 We are having a special membership meeting at Bob’s Burger & Brew in Marysville. We will be discussing our Open Enrollment for Group Health Insurance, presented by Colby Branham and Aflac, presented by Terry Ralston and Michael Patrick Aflac Flyer Also speaking is Jack Follis running for Superior Court Judge Follis MC […]
- 2012 Fundraising Luncheon Schedule
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