Seattle landlords will soon be required to report how much they’re charging for rent. A recent lack of compliance with similar registry laws complicates the potential future success of the program.
‘We’re so far behind on this’: Seattle council looks to catch up on affordable housing data
Tuesday, the Seattle City Council approved on a 5-4 margin an ordinance that requires landlords to report to the city twice annually information about their rentals, including square footage, number of bedrooms, occupancy status, and rent cost. The legislation is intended to improve the city’s data collection on its rental housing capacity before the city begins drafting its Comprehensive Plan, a growth
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