Lots of bits and pieces for Wednesday morning.
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Tenant protections approved by Council
This afternoon the Council unanimously approved the proposed ordinance that would delay rent increases for rental properties that don’t meet city building codes.
Continue readingNews roundup: Backyard cottages, slumlords, and bikes
Yesterday’s announcement by Council member O’Brien tops the news this morning.
Continue readingNews roundup: slumlord law, other tidbits
It’s a bit of a slow news day… I guess everyone went to the Beyoncé concert last night.
Continue readingNew protections against slumlords on their way
The Council held its first hearing this morning on a new ordinance, authored by Council member Kshama Sawant, to restrict slumlords from raising rents for non-compliant housing units. But the details are a little tricky, so it’s worth diving into the details.
Continue readingNews roundup: Design reviews, slumlords, and bike lanes
Good morning! I hope you are all enjoying having the Viaduct back several days early. New topics are popping up in the news this morning.
Continue readingIt’s been a good week for Seattle tenants
Things are looking up this week for renters in Seattle this week, thanks to Mayor Murray and Council member Kshama Sawant.
Continue readingNews roundup: tenant protections
The team-up of Mayor Murray and Council member Kshama Sawant over protections for tenants tops the news this morning.
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