Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24 § 59.24.040
Authority of grant recipients.
Operative Text
A local government or nonprofit corporation receiving a grant under this chapter may utilize a portion of the allocation for costs of administering and operating its rental security deposit guarantee program. The department shall approve the amount so utilized prior to expenditure, and the amount may not exceed five percent of the allocation. The staff of the grant recipient shall be responsible for soliciting housing opportunities for low-income homeless persons, coordinating with local low-income rental property owners, making determinations regarding the eligibility of prospective tenants for the program, and providing information to prospective tenants on the tenant-property owner relationship, appropriate treatment of property, and the importance of timely rental payments. The staff of the grant recipient assigned to administer the program shall be reasonably available to property owners and tenants to answer questions or complaints about the program.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.040, local governments and nonprofit corporations that receive rental security deposit guarantee grants are permitted to use up to five percent of their grant allocation for administrative and operating costs, subject to prior departmental approval. The organizations running these programs are responsible for finding housing opportunities for low-income homeless individuals, screening prospective tenants for eligibility, and educating them about tenant-landlord responsibilities. Program staff must remain reasonably accessible to both property owners and tenants to address questions or complaints about how the program operates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.040, property owners who participate in a rental security deposit guarantee program can expect the administering organization's staff to serve as a point of coordination and communication. Compliant program operators generally maintain reasonable availability to answer landlord questions and address complaints about the program. Landlords working with these programs typically interact with staff who are tasked with matching eligible tenants to housing opportunities and supporting the landlord-tenant relationship.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.24.040 establishes that program staff at grant-recipient organizations are responsible for informing prospective tenants about their rights and responsibilities in a landlord-tenant relationship, including property care and timely rent payment. Tenants and prospective tenants participating in a rental security deposit guarantee program have a right to access staff who are reasonably available to answer questions or address complaints. Those who believe a program is not being administered properly may consider reaching out directly to the grant-recipient organization or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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