STLCA

Seattle Tenant Landlord Compliance Authority

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Revolutionizing Housing Accountability in Seattle

STLCA enforces safe, transparent, and equitable housing for every renter, in every district.

Discover Our Mission

Enforcing Safe, Livable Homes

Protecting Tenant Rights

Holding Landlords Accountable

We ensure every unit meets legal standards —and document what doesn’t.

Advocacy backed by enforcement — not just policy.

We document violations, demand repairs, and track outcomes.

Committed to equitable housing solutions for all Seattle residents through transparency and accountability.

How STLCA Works

We don’t just monitor housing standards — we enforce them.

STLCA is Seattle’s independent tenant-landlord compliance authority. Our work is driven by truth, backed by data, and built to restore trust in a system that has failed renters for too long.

🔍 What We Track

We track everything the system tries to ignore:

  • Tenant Complaints — Every complaint is reviewed, documented, and mapped.

  • Notices of Violation (NOVs) — We track whether landlords comply, delay, or dodge enforcement.

  • Repeat Offenders — Patterns of negligence don’t slip past us.

  • Inspection Gaps — We flag RRIO-certified buildings still failing tenants.

Blockchain Integrity

🔐 Blockchain-Backed Oversight

We don’t just promise integrity — we engineer it.

Every record STLCA collects is stored using blockchain technology — permanently time-stamped and tamper-proof.

  • No edits

  • No deletions

  • No internal manipulation

Tenants deserve enforcement they can trust. Now they have it.

What We Publish

📊 Transparent Public Reporting

STLCA is building the tools that expose the truth and keep it public:

  • Landlord Noncompliance Registry (Coming Soon) — A public list of landlords with open or unresolved violations.

  • District Dashboards — Complaint and enforcement data broken down by Seattle City Council district.

  • Quarterly Reports — Always public, always visual, always factual.

🚨 Why It Matters

Bad actors thrive in silence. STLCA breaks that silence.

We’re here to make protections real — not just promised.

Because safe housing shouldn’t be a battle. It should be a baseline.

🛠 How We Enforce

STLCA is not a passive database — we’re an accountability engine:

  • We flag violations and patterns of neglect.

  • We notify City Council, housing agencies, and legal aid networks.

  • We help build legal-grade records for tenant advocates and impacted communities.

  • We push for real fines, real repair, and real change.

Get Involved

  • 📬 Sign Up for Email Alerts

  • 🧾 Explore Our Landlord Registry

    (Coming Soon)

  • 📣 Submit a Violation or Concern

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Equitable Housing Solutions

Promoting transparency and safety in Seattle's housing market for all residents and landlords.

A person wearing a mask and glasses holds up a cardboard sign that reads 'housing is racial justice.' The individual is standing in front of a large building with arched doorways and is wearing a shirt with text supporting Black women.
A person wearing a mask and glasses holds up a cardboard sign that reads 'housing is racial justice.' The individual is standing in front of a large building with arched doorways and is wearing a shirt with text supporting Black women.
Proactive Inspections

Ensuring safe and habitable living conditions through thorough property evaluations and assessments.

Data-Driven Insights

Utilizing advanced systems to enhance accountability and improve housing quality across Seattle.

Community Engagement

Fostering collaboration between tenants and landlords to create a fair housing environment.

Housing Equity

Promoting safe, equitable housing for all Seattle residents.

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A large yellow notice is prominently displayed on a surface covered with newspapers. The text on the notice indicates that a closure has been ordered by the City of New York's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The notice includes official code references and warns that no person should remove it. The background consists of various newspaper articles and images.
Tenant Safety

Ensuring safe living conditions for every resident in Seattle.

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A parking sign attached to a textured wall, indicating reserved parking for tenants only. It warns that violators will be towed and features a graphic of a tow truck.
A person wearing a dark jacket and a plaid skirt stands on a small step in front of a residential door. They have a maroon backpack and appear to be interacting with a utility meter next to the door. The building is made of brick with barred windows. Below, on the ground, there are small metal fences, brown trash bins, and some scattered debris. A cardboard box labeled 'Red Chief' is also visible.
A person wearing a dark jacket and a plaid skirt stands on a small step in front of a residential door. They have a maroon backpack and appear to be interacting with a utility meter next to the door. The building is made of brick with barred windows. Below, on the ground, there are small metal fences, brown trash bins, and some scattered debris. A cardboard box labeled 'Red Chief' is also visible.
A multi-story residential building exterior with light beige walls and green trim. The building features balconies with metal railings and several windows. In the foreground, there is a green railing beside a staircase that leads to an entrance door marked with the number 187. A lattice panel is attached to the side of the building. To the left, a wooden fence separates the property from a neighboring building.
A multi-story residential building exterior with light beige walls and green trim. The building features balconies with metal railings and several windows. In the foreground, there is a green railing beside a staircase that leads to an entrance door marked with the number 187. A lattice panel is attached to the side of the building. To the left, a wooden fence separates the property from a neighboring building.
Community Support

Building a supportive network for tenants and landlords alike.

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STCLA has transformed my experience as a tenant, ensuring safety and fairness in my housing.

Jordan Lee

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A worn concrete wall displays a sign listing park regulations, including operation hours from daylight to dusk and prohibitions against alcohol, skateboarding, littering, rollerblading, camping, and disorderly conduct. The sign emphasizes that violators will face prosecution.

The transparency and accountability of STCLA have made a significant difference in our community's housing.

Emily Tran

A multi-story apartment building with light green siding and white trim surrounded by well-kept lawns and palm trees. The structure includes open balconies with white railings and a central staircase. A bench and a walking path can be seen in the foreground.
A multi-story apartment building with light green siding and white trim surrounded by well-kept lawns and palm trees. The structure includes open balconies with white railings and a central staircase. A bench and a walking path can be seen in the foreground.
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EQUITY

Promoting fair housing for all Seattle residents.

Integrity

Integrity First. Always.
STLCA is committed to truth, transparency, and real accountability — in every record, every action, every outcome.

Safety

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