A coalition of Washington housing professionals
It’s time housing worked for everyone, including us.
We are property managers, leasing agents, maintenance teams, and housing providers across Washington State fighting for fair processes and safer protections for everyone.
79%
of leasing staff are women — working in offices with no security presence and no tailored workplace-violence standards.
0
specific OSHA guidelines exist for workplace violence in apartment leasing offices — despite it being an explicit hazard in healthcare and social services.
6–12 mo
average time to complete an eviction in Washington State — leaving staff to manage dangerous situations with no resolution in sight.
What we fight for
Real voices, in front of the lawmakers who decide
We organize multifamily owners, property management firms, property managers, leasing agents, maintenance teams, and housing professionals across Washington State to demand fair legal protections.
We document stories, build community, and bring real voices to the lawmakers who make decisions that affect us every day.
Our belief
A fair system protects both sides of the front desk
Property owners, managers, and onsite staff deserve to feel safe while serving their communities. A fair system should protect those who provide housing as well as those who live in it.
Too often, owners and staff face dangerous situations while being limited by laws that restrict how and when they can respond. We advocate for balanced solutions that empower housing professionals to address safety concerns, protect their teams, and maintain secure, thriving communities for everyone.
Get involved
Three ways to make a difference today
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Spread the Word
Forward this site to colleagues, owners, and industry groups. Lawmakers listen when the whole community speaks.
The reality
Frontline staff, without frontline support
Because of gaps in community mental-health support, individuals with serious needs are often placed in standard housing — leaving onsite staff, property managers, leasing teams, maintenance professionals, and property owners to manage complex situations without clinical resources.
The result: unprecedented levels of workplace violence and an urgent need for reform.
By the numbers
A national workforce, largely invisible to policy
Employment estimates vary by industry classification, ranging from roughly 875,000 to 1.15 million workers nationwide.
- 875,000 — property management workers
- 720,000 — residential apartment management
- 1.15 million — broader apartment rental industry
Safe communities require safe housing professionals.
Join the movement. Share your story. Advocate for change.