A rental property fire leaves landlords with urgent questions about tenant safety, insurance, repairs, and responsibility. Learn what Washington rental owners should do next, and download SJA’s free Fire Response Checklist to stay organized from the first report through restoration.
Download SJA’s free Rental Property Pest Response Checklist. Plus, who is responsible for pest control in a Washington rental? Learn how state law handles landlord and tenant duties, the single-family exception, rodent and bed bug issues, and when tenants may be charged.
A side-by-side look at five established Seattle property management companies: Lori Gill & Associates, Maple Leaf, Real Property Associates, SJA, and The Joseph Group. Compare services, coverage, and published pricing to find the right fit for your rental.
Managing a Seattle-area rental from another state? Here’s the specific blind spot distance creates, the legal notice mistake that trips up out-of-state landlords, and what “local eyes on it” actually means in practice.
When does a guest become a tenant in Washington State? There is no fixed number of days. Learn the warning signs, guest policy rules, Seattle roommate protections, and the steps landlords should take before an unauthorized occupant becomes a legal problem.
Locked into a 12-month property management contract with a company that is not delivering? You are not alone. Here is how to identify when a property manager is in breach, what your legal options are in Washington State, and why SJA does not believe in trapping clients, backed by a 3-month Happiness Guarantee with a full refund if you are not satisfied.
A complete checklist of what a Seattle multi-family property manager should do for you, from leasing and screening to RRIO inspections and rent collection.
Learn how to manage a rental property with expert tips on pricing, tenant screening, maintenance, and legal compliance for new landlords.
Washington HB 2664 removed the certified mail requirement for eviction and rent increase notices effective June 11, 2026. Learn exactly what changes, what stays the same, and what Seattle and Eastside landlords need to do.
In this guide, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about having pets, ESAs, and service animals in your rental property.