Are you a landlord in SeaTac? Are you looking to become a landlord? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities by looking through the resources below. 

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SeaTac Guidance

• Did you know you need a business license to operate a rental unit in SeaTac?
  •  The City of SeaTac participates in state Business Licensing Service partnership. This combined licensing system makes it easier to connect state and local requirements in one annual transaction for most businesses. For fast service, apply online for a city business license. 
    
    
• Landlords must provide a Renting in SeaTac Guide to all residential tenants.
  • This handbook provides information regarding the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and provides details on just cause evictions.

Statewide Organizations & Legal Guidance

• Washington State Attorney General – Landlord-Tenant Resources
  Information on landlord and tenant rights, eviction, deposits, repairs, and notices.
  Website: https://www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant
• Washington Law Help
  Easy-to-understand legal information on landlord-tenant laws. While tenant-focused, helpful for landlords staying compliant.
  Website: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org
• Washington State Dept. of Commerce – Landlord Mitigation Program
  Financial support for landlords who rent to tenants using rental assistance. Covers up to $5,000 in damages and $1,000 in upgrades.
  Website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/landlord-fund-programs/
• WA Attorney General – Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program
  Helps resolve disputes between landlords and manufactured/mobile home owners under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act.
  Website: https://www.atg.wa.gov/manufactured-housing-dispute-resolution-program
• WA Attorney General – Manufactured Housing Resources
  Links and resources for landlords and tenants in manufactured housing communities.
  Website: https://www.atg.wa.gov/mhdr-resources-links

Professional Associations & Advocacy

• Washington Landlord Association (WLA)
  Provides legal forms, education, legislative advocacy, and support for independent landlords.
  Website: https://www.walandlord.com
• Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA)
  Offers lease agreements, forms, educational webinars, a member forum, and local/state advocacy.
  Website: https://www.rhawa.org
• Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA)
  Represents multifamily housing providers, offering training, networking, and industry advocacy.
  Website: https://www.wmfha.org
• National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM)
  Website: https://www.narpm.org/ 

Educational & Community-Based Resources

• Solid Ground
  Hosts educational programs like Rent Smart and ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! to educate tenants and help landlords understand tenant rights.
  Website: https://www.solid-ground.org
• Tenants Union of Washington State
  Primarily serves tenants but helps landlords understand tenant rights and legal responsibilities through its hotline and educational materials.
  Website: https://www.tenantsunion.org

Weatherization and Upgrades Resources

• King County, Energize! 
  Owners and operators of affordable housing buildings with 4 or more residential units, helps fund the installation and of high efficiency equipment upgrades such as heat pumps, 
  Website: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive/governance-leadership/climate-office/focus-areas/building-decarbonization/energize-landing
• PSE
  Multifamily Rebates for energy efficient upgrades
  Website: https://www.pse.com/rebates/multifamily-retrofit