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Blog Post Washington State Rent Increase Rules: 2026 Landlord Guide
By Dane Larsen - Saturday, March 14, 2026

Washington State Rent Increase Rules: 2026 Landlord Guide

Raising rent used to be a quick decision. Property taxes jumped, the roof needed work, and you nudged the number up at renewal. In Washington now, one rent increase can turn into a calendar puzzle with caps, required forms, and notice deadlines that are easy to miss. Around ...
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Blog Post How Bellingham Landlords Can Stay Profitable in 2026
By Dane Larsen - Saturday, February 14, 2026

How Bellingham Landlords Can Stay Profitable in 2026

If you own a rental in Bellingham, 2026 is not the year to coast. The demand is still here, but the margin for error is smaller. Repairs cost more. Insurance and utilities keep rising. Renters compare homes carefully, and they move on fast if a place feels dated or hard to deal w...
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Blog Post How Bellingham’s Water & Sewer Hikes Will Hit Your Rental… And What We’re Watching For You
By Dane Larsen - Thursday, February 5, 2026

How Bellingham’s Water & Sewer Hikes Will Hit Your Rental… And What We’re Watching For You

If you own a rental in Bellingham, you’re already feeling the squeeze.Rent caps, prohibited fees, new inspection hoops… and now, compounding water and sewer increases from the City of Bellingham are now in effect.Most headlines just say, “Rates going up 9&ndash...
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Blog Post Top 2026 Washington Housing Policies That Will Impact Landlords
By Dane Larsen - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Top 2026 Washington Housing Policies That Will Impact Landlords

For Washington landlords, 2026 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year. Rules that once felt predictable are changing fast, and the impact is landing squarely on property owners. From limits on rent increases to stricter notice and eviction requirements, the way you operate...
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Blog Post Converting your personal home into a rental? Leave It Empty.
By Dane Larsen - Friday, September 12, 2025

Converting your personal home into a rental? Leave It Empty.

This is the number one recommendation. It is simple and provides clarity for both rental owners and residents. If you have a rental home, remove everything from it.Everything.Completely removed from the premises.These are common offenders left behind by residents or owners:Lawn M...
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Blog Post New Bellingham Ordinance: What Landlords Need to Know About Prohibited Fees in Residential Rentals
By Dane Larsen - Tuesday, June 24, 2025

New Bellingham Ordinance: What Landlords Need to Know About Prohibited Fees in Residential Rentals

The ordinance we’ve been carefully watching since August 2024 has come to pass.On June 23, 2025, the Bellingham City Council passed an ordinance, effective August 1, 2025, adding BMC Chapter 6.16, "Prohibiting Landlords From Charging Tenants Unfair or Excessive Fees,&q...
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Blog Post Opinion: How House Bill 1217 (Rent Control Bill) Will Impact Bellingham's Housing Market
By Dane Larsen - Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Opinion: How House Bill 1217 (Rent Control Bill) Will Impact Bellingham's Housing Market

A follow-up opinion article to the summary of House Bill 1217, aka statewide rent control.Emphasis on opinion. I’m not an economist, nor do I proclaim to be. This is for entertainment purposes only, as I get joy from theorizing about the impact of economic policies that wil...
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Blog Post Summary of Washington State House Bill 1217
By Dane Larsen - Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Summary of Washington State House Bill 1217

DISCLAIMER: This is not meant to be legal advice. The following is intended for educational purposes only. Please consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation. For reference, here is the PDF version of the bill: WA State HB 1217When and WhyGovernor Bob Ferguson si...
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Blog Post Why Bellingham Pet-Friendly Rentals Are Retaining Higher-Quality Residents
By Dane Larsen - Saturday, March 22, 2025

Why Bellingham Pet-Friendly Rentals Are Retaining Higher-Quality Residents

Here in Bellingham, WA, the rental market for single-family homes is competitive, the numbers make a strong case for adopting a pet-friendly policy. As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households own a pet, a significant jump from 56% in 1988, according to Forbes Advisor.A 2014 Apartmen...
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Blog Post Bellingham investors required to install locking mailboxes for all rentals
By Dane Larsen - Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Bellingham investors required to install locking mailboxes for all rentals

The City of Bellingham has passed an ordinance that all landlords are required to supply a locking mailbox to their rental home.The new Bellingham ordinance affects any rental within’ Bellingham city limits. Whether it is a condo, single-family home, or multi-unit building ...
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