References

Municipal Research Services Center of Washington

MRSC is a virtual one-stop resource for accessing Washington State statutes and case law. It includes links to most if not all Washington cities and counties, and includes valuable information regarding everything from Economic Development and Housing to Planning and Transportation.

State of Washington

The "Access Washington" website is the portal to official Washington State government information

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The HUD website includes dozens of links to resources relevant to landlords and housing providers.

Judicial Information Services

JIS includes indexes by name and county of all civil and criminal court cases filed in Washington State. While no substitute for professional screening (there are a lot of people with the same name in Washington State!), it has at least anecdotal value.

Spokane County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster

So you heard your tenant is in jail? If he or she was arrested in Spokane County, you can verify this information here.

Spokane Community Oriented Policing (C.O.P.S.)

A nationwide model for community oriented policing, Spokane C.O.P.S. provides a grass-roots means for citizens to become involved in maintaining safety. Check out the Crime-Free Multi Housing Program!

Washington Police, Sheriff and other Law Enforcement Agencies

This website is a portal to every law enforcement agency in Washington that has its own website.

Landlord Association of the Inland Northwest (formerly Inland Empire Rental Association)

LLA's mission statement: "To provide quality landlord support services to our landlord, property management, and commercial members, focusing on the successful ownership and management of their properties." LLA offers a variety of services including forms and educational seminars to landlords.

Washington Landlord Association (formerly Olympic Rental Association)

The Washington Landlord Association offers resources statewide with member meetings, forms and vendor referral.

Spokane Neighborhood Action Program

Call Realty

Pinnacle AMS

WEB Properties, Inc.

Extreme Real Estate and Property Management

Spokane Community Housing Association

Bonded Adjustment

Bonded Adjustment believes if you have provided a product or service, you should be paid for it, and paid in a timely fashion

Bonded Data Research

Applicant screening and background checks are essential for finding and keeping good tenants.

Washington State Bar Association

WSBA weighs in on Landlord-Tenant issues. See alternative dispute resolution resources.

Northwest Fair Housing Alliance

For over a decade the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA) has provided comprehensive fair housing training for property managers and landlords throughout Eastern and Central Washington. Its clients include professional property management companies, housing authorities, professional associations, attorneys, and government officials. NWFHA staff is knowledgeable about fair housing issues that are currently "on the radar screen" in Eastern and Central Washington and can tailor training programs to meet your needs.

Mary Kay Cosmetics

How you present yourself is important. How old you are is your business. How old you look is Mary's business! Ladies, take a look at the "virtual makeover."

Inland Empire Rail Transit Association

In my opinion, light rail may be the single most effective way to stimulate economic development in Eastern Washington. It's environmentally friendly, it's convenient and it's past due for Spokane!