Seattle Property Management Blog

By Team Next Brick - Friday, October 16, 2026

Normal Wear and Tear vs Damage Rental Property Owners Keep Getting Wrong (And How to Prove It)

Normal wear and tear vs damage rental property deductions in Washington come down to one legal distinction most landlords have never actually read in the statute.RCW 59.18.280 excludes only “wear resulting from ordinary use” from what a landlord can deduct. It does n...

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By Team Next Brick - Thursday, October 15, 2026

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Seattle in 2027? Seattle Rent Increase Laws Explained

How much can a landlord raise rent in Seattle in 2027? Up to 10% in any 12-month period for most units, under Washington’s statewide cap.But in Seattle, the percentage is the easy part. The date you serve notice decides whether the increase can take effect when you want it ...

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By Team Next Brick - Friday, October 2, 2026

How Long Does a Landlord Have to Fix Something in Washington? The 24-Hour, 72-Hour, and 10-Day Rules

Short answer.How long does a landlord have to fix something in Washington? After receiving the tenant's written notice, a landlord must start repairs within 24 hours for no heat, no hot or cold water, no electricity, or a condition imminently hazardous to life; within 72 hour...

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By Team Next Brick - Friday, September 18, 2026

How to Rent Out Your House in Seattle: The 2026 Checklist for New Landlords

Do things in order. A few Seattle rules only work if you handle them before the next step. Get the order right and the rest is straightforward.Register with RRIO first. It’s $126 for a single-unit property, and it keeps your options open on rent later.Write your screening c...

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By Team Next Brick - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

How to Choose a Property Management Company: Why Scale Matters

Team Next Brick · Property management insight for owners, investors, and residents across Seattle and the EastsideA property manager who knows your street by name feels reassuring. It feels less reassuring when they’re on vacation the week your tenant’s water h...

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By Team Next Brick - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Seattle’s Junk Fee Ban Passed. Your Deadline Isn’t July 2027 — It’s January

This article was written from the ordinance text published on Seattle Legistar, days after passage — not from a final enacted ordinance with SDCI's rules attached. It is general information, not legal advice, and it creates no attorney–client relationship.The deta...

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By Team Next Brick - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Seattle Property Management After the 2 Line (2026 Update) - Your Rental Gained a Second Job Market

If you own a rental in Capitol Hill, the U District, downtown, Northgate, or the Central District, something quietly useful happened to it on March 28, 2026.Your tenant can now get to Bellevue and Redmond without a transfer.That’s it. No new track through those neighborhood...

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By Team Next Brick - Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lynnwood Property Management After the 2 Line (2026 Update): Why Houses and Apartments Are Moving in...

Picture two rentals a block apart off 196th.One is a three-bedroom house built in 1978. The other is a one-bedroom in a building that opened last spring. Both are five minutes from Lynnwood City Center Station, where the 2 Line now runs straight through to Bellevue and Redmond. B...

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By Team Next Brick - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Mercer Island Property Management After the 2 Line: What the New Light Rail Means for Your Rental In...

What Does the 2 Line Mean for Mercer Island Property Management?Short answer:On March 28, 2026, Sound Transit’s 2 Line finally connected across I-90. Mercer Island is now roughly 15 minutes from downtown Seattle and 12 minutes from downtown Bellevue...

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By Team Next Brick - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance for Seattle-Area Rental Owners

Deferred maintenance is upkeep that gets pushed past its natural point. It's the filter that should've been changed last quarter. The gutters that should've been cleared before the rain started. The water heater flush keeps getting bumped to next month. None of it fee...

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