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Tacoma’s New Landlord Ordinance:
Holiday Gift or Lump of Coal for Landlords? On December 9, 2025, the Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 29086, an extensive amendment to the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative (LFCI) and the Rental Housing Code. Promoted as a way to protect tenants while easing pressure on small housing providers, the ordinance introduces several significant changes scheduled…
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A Landlord’s Winter Survival Guide:
Tacoma blocks most evictions from November 1 to April 1 and during the school year. Here’s how landlords can work with tenants, serve notices properly, and stay legally prepared.
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Sadity Cents… My 2 cents
What is one thing you would change about yourself? This season reminds me how much I wish I could slow down and be more present in the moment. If I could change one thing, it would be my habit of being everywhere except where my feet are.
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What Kamala Harris’s 107 Days Reveals About Leadership, Marriage, and the Pressure on Black Women
A powerful review of Kamala Harris’s 107 Days, exploring leadership, marriage, emotional labor, and the pressure on Black women to be perfect in public life.
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When the Government Targets Your Lawyer:
The Trump administration’s executive order against Perkins Coie raises serious concerns about legal representation and constitutional rights. By revoking attorneys’ security clearances and targeting clients, the order threatens the independence of the legal profession. Perkins Coie’s lawsuit highlights the chilling effect on advocacy and the erosion of fundamental legal principles. Vigilance is essential to uphold…
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“How Will You Pay Rent After the Baby Is Born?”
In a shocking twist of landlord ignorance, one asked a pregnant tenant about her future rent payments—an outrageous violation of the Fair Housing Act. It’s not just unacceptable; it’s illegal. Keep your inquiries to income and rental history, or face the consequences. Sexism and discrimination have no place in housing.
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Guardianship and Medicaid: A Guide to Home Transfers
This article outlines strategies for protecting a parent’s home from Medicaid estate recovery when nursing home care is required. Key methods include transferring the home before applying for Medicaid, obtaining guardianship for incapacitated parents, utilizing the Caregiver Exemption, and applying for a Hardship Waiver after death. Each step requires careful legal consideration.
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Empowering Empathy:
Lessons from Son that Shape my Parenting and my Profession. As a parent and professional, balancing the demands of work and nurturing my children often feels like a high-wire act. Yet, my oldest son—my second child—has been a great teacher in learning to parent with patience and kindness. He’s taught me that parenting isn’t about…
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