Other LanguagesA new state government program is helping resolve disputes between manufactured home owners and their landlords. The new Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (yes, it’s a mouthful!) provides an opportunity for the state’s more than 60,000 homeowners and owners of nearly 1,400 communities to file complaints with the Attorney General’s Office. Staff in Seattle investigate complaints, provide informal dispute resolution and, when appropriate, issue fines for noncompliance with the state Mobile/Manufactured Home Landlord-Tenant Act.
Homeowners, landlords and property managers can learn more by attending one of the free “Don’t Move It; Solve It” public forums.
- PUYALLUP: Wednesday, March 26, Puyallup Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian.
- VANCOUVER: Thursday, April 3, Washington School for the Blind – Frye Auditorium, 3314 E. 13th St.
- EVERETT: Monday, April 7, Snohomish County PUD – Commission Room, 2320 California St.
- KENT: Tuesday, April 15, Department of Social and Health Services – Children's Services (directly behind the office front), 1313 W. Meeker Suite 102.
- OLYMPIA: Thursday, April 24, Olympia Center – Multipurpose Room A, 222 Columbia St. N.W.
- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the programs begin at 7 p.m. No registration is required. Call 1-866-924-5458 or 206-464-6049 for more information.
“We’re promoting stable housing communities in Washington by providing access to justice and ensuring compliance with the law,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “This program will help tenants and landlords resolve many disputes without spending thousands of dollars on private attorneys.”
Sen. Jim Kastama, D-Puyallup, and Rep. Dawn Morrell, D-Puyallup, took the lead in introducing legislation that created the program. To learn more about the Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program or request dispute resolution services, visit the program Web site.