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In this episode we talk with the Exec. Director of Housing Connector about the origins of the program (7:32), how they address landlord's main concerns (19:00), the process of getting a new tenant through them (26:17), their partnership with Zillow (34:16), and how they stay flexible to meet the needs of landlords in all different situations (42:12). If you would like to find out more about how to become involved with Housing Connector please visit housingconnector.com or email them at info@housingconnector.com

On this episode we talk with Cory Brewer (GM at Lori Gill + Associates) about things that can slip through the cracks during tenancy turnover (6:58), the necessity of eliminating gray areas due to new legislation (19:16), how to handle paperwork w/ existing tenants when laws change (32:32), pros and cons of month-to-month and term leases (39:27), how to get reliable information about past rental history (49:56), and the value of transparency as a landlord (61:14).

What better way to find out about how the 2019 legislative session went than from one of the people most involved with it? Rep. Andrew Barkis returns to the podcast to discuss the many bills that were considered this session, why the results turned out as they did, and some behind the scenes observations about the process of getting bills passed in Olympia. To find out more or to contact Rep. Barkis visit http://andrewbarkis.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

Jerrid Anderson, Vice President at the Colliers International Seattle Multifamily Team, stops by to talk with us about his background and learning as a landlord (4:37), key indicators to look for in the rental market (19:07), how fast the market can shift and why it does (30:08), different valuations of a property by different buyers (38:16), and where he would invest his own money in the current market (44:40). Under One Roof is presented by Rentometer.

We're sitting down with Chelsea Hicks, an attorney with the Northwest Justice Project, for this week's episode. We talk about the origins and background of NJP (1:20), whether courts are more pro-tenant or pro-landlord (22:31), new financing and resources becoming available to remedy the housing problem through corporate donations (37:32), accessible programs for low income renters (44:26), the merits and drawbacks of housing vouchers (58:09), and some of the larger impacts of homelessness on the community (68:57). Under One Roof is presented by Rentometer, your source for up-to-date rent information anywhere in the U.S.

Mike stops by to update us on how a fair housing claim is handled (2:27), settlement options before a case is resolved (7:36), points of confusion for both landlords and tenants (17:45), and the new Renting in Seattle web resource (21:13). We also talk about the genesis of the Fair Chance Housing ordinance (25:57), the SOCR Testing Program for landlords (34:57), and what alternatives you can consider when you cannot look at an applicant's criminal history (52:37). We wrap up the episode with contact information for the departments you may want to speak with in regard to fair housing (61:11).

Ahead of the election Rep. Barkis took the time to talk about his background in property management (2:05), first days on the job at the state legislature (7:32), and relationship building in the Capitol (14:24). We also cover some of the big topics that are being discussed at the state level, including source of income and the Landlord Mitigation Fund (19:58), housing supply issues (25:17), how landlords are treated differently than other small businesses (32:26), and rent control (38:54). Lastly, he provides some insight into how to balance short vs. long term thinking when it comes to making policy decisions (54:28) before breaking down some of the best ways that YOU can have a direct impact on government (1:01:14).

This week Nilda Brooklyn from the King County Dispute Resolution Center joins the podcast to discuss how a mediation session works (3:12), if common ground can be found in most disputes (11:52), her personal experiences as a landlord (23:44), the importance of how you speak to your tenants (32:38), and addresses some common misconceptions landlords and tenants may have of one another (38:55).

A great conversation with property manager and landlord Julie Purchase (Avenue One Residential) with solid advice on how to handle a number of different situations. We talk about evolving tenant expectations (11:48), the importance of communicating with tenants (20:07), new marketing tactics (25:12), how to handle roommates (33:26), quirks of the Seattle rental market (46:42), and some common mistakes to avoid while turning over a unit for a new tenant (58:08).