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Keep up to date with where things are! The Georgetown Business Association made a great map to show the businesses in the area that participate in all the neighborhood events! If your business somehow isn’t on the map then let us know! We want to offer as good a guide as we can for visitors.

Did you know that Georgetown was originally fertile farmland within the Duwamish Valley? This land provided an abundance of natural resources, including fish, shellfish, berries, camas root, wild onions, greens, and herbs, traditionally harvested by the Duwamish people, the original stewards of the area. With the arrival of European-American settlers, the valley’s access to water

Bennett Properties has an affinity for old stuff, but also for reuse! One of the ways our company fosters neighborhood involvement is with the West Seattle Garage Sale Day. John opens a stand every year to sell whatever treasures he’s collected since the last Summer. For the full Seattle Met article visit here

It’s our favorite time of year! Event season! Whether you live in these districts or not, they offer community events that attract people from all over the city. In Georgetown there is a full calendar of events HERE! Some of our favorites include the Georgetown Carnival, Honkfest, and Art Attack! But many others get added

Seattle isn’t known for it’s especially cold weather. However we see record lows in the winter every few years and need to plan for it to avoid emergencies. Here’s a break down of what to plan for to maintain your rented area as well as be personally prepared in case you get snowed in. Turn

SLOWBURN Dance Company performs at the decommissioned Georgetown Steam Plant during the “Industrial Angels” show in August. The 1906-era national landmark has become a community hub for arts, science and educational events. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times) How Georgetown artists are flipping the script on Seattle gentrification   Oct. 20, 2024 at 6:00 am Updated

Your sink/tub isn’t draining!  When your drains start to slow down it’s a sign that things are building up down the line. If it’s your shower, or your kitchen sink, they both should be handled carefully so the problem doesn’t get worse. DO NOT USE A PLUNGER ON SINKS OR SHOWER/TUB DRAINS. Plungers are made

Your Water Pressure Has Gotten Worse!   At times your water supply lines can clog up with debris. There are a couple ways you can clear the line that are easy and don’t require any tools! On your faucets there are end caps called “aerators” that regulate the flow of water and have a small

Your Electricity Keeps Going Out!   If you find that suddenly your breaker keeps flipping off- it could be that you are overloading a certain circuit. Common changes are: You recently got a new AC unit or heater You have a microwave You use a hair dryer It’s the summer and it’s hot out! (Your

If you are having problems with pests sometimes you just can’t wait for someone to come help! Other times your Landlord will need you to troubleshoot the issue before they come out with the proper tools. Either way, we have some guidelines to help! Remember – Bennett Properties will be happy to help you in

If you are having problems with your toilet sometimes you just can’t wait for someone to come help! Other times your Landlord will need you to troubleshoot the issue before they come out with the proper tools. Either way, we have some guidelines to help! Remember – Bennett Properties will be happy to help you

If you are having problems with your fridge sometimes you just can’t wait for someone to come help! Other times your Landlord will need you to troubleshoot the issue before they come out with the proper tools. Either way, we have some guidelines to help! Remember – Bennett Properties will be happy to help you

Sometimes you have more, sometimes you have less. Sometimes you have what’s considered “hazardous waste.” But what do you do with it all?! The city of Seattle has waste programs you may not know about! So we are giving you some hot tips for those times when you need to dispose of out of the

Do you know enough about your insurance as a renter? Landlords carry property insurance for the building, however all personal items and liability are required to be covered under the renter’s policy. Read more for Bennett Property Management’s general FAQs on renter’s insurance. IS INSURANCE REQUIRED? Yes. All tenants are required to have current renter’s

When an emergency comes up it’s hard to think straight. But if you are well versed on standard protocols for any urgent, unexpected, or unusually dangerous situation you will have the peace of mind that help is coming quickly. First off- don’t panic. Take time to think about the situation you are in and breathe.

The Neighborhood: Georgetown, Seattle PUBLISHED AUGUST 12, 2013• 3 MIN READ Even as downtown Seattle goes increasingly sleek, bohemia lives on in Georgetown. Wedged between railroad tracks and Boeing Field, where 737 jets get painted and tested for flight, this blue-collar manufacturing hub dates to 1851 (the city’s oldest residential zone). Hangar Cafe Try not to duck as

Bennett Property Management uses Appfolio for all tenant communications including inquiries or repairs requests. Submitting a work order through your tenant portal helps us to keep track of jobs between our staff and outside contractors when needed. So we ask that you follow these guidelines to get us all the information we need. HOW TO:

As a rental property tenant you may not have a lot of experience fixing things in your home because you have always had a site manager or repair person around. But there are some things that just can’t wait at times!    Bennett Properties will be happy to help you in emergencies and with common

Whether you are a tenant who pays for utilities directly or has them included in your monthly rent – this article speaks about how to keep your costs low. Did you know that there are peak and non peak rates for your use? Did you know that many utility providers offer incentives to reduce use?

All tenants are required to have current renter’s insurance uploaded to their tenant portals.  Renter’s insurance is pretty affordable for all it offers. It will cover loss, damage, and many other circumstances that are out of your control. Here’s a run down of how to upload your policy through Appfolio. How to Upload proof of

John Bennett in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle on May 8, 2019. Bennett owns 25 properties in Georgetown, purchasing his first in 1996. He says the historic preservation of the neighborhood is important to him. (All photos by Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut) “I don’t want to be the complaining, grouchy guy,” says John Bennett over coffee at

At Bennett Properties we pride ourselves on having good communication between units at our buildings. But these days it can be easy to have some missteps with your neighbors. This article helps to break down some common niceties you could be aware of when you live close to another household. How to Be a Good

As landlords one of the biggest sudden building costs is losing track of a water bill because of an ongoing leak or general over consumption. We have learned some easy tricks over the years to save on these costs. In some cases utilities may be included in your rent- so this means by keeping consumption

Read up on your rights and responsibilities as a renter in Seattle. Seattle Renter’s Handbook

The following items are often overlooked when cleaning and vacating a home. In addition to any repairs required, full return of your security deposit depends on satisfactory completion of these items. Resident shall be liable for any damage to the premises caused by Resident’s acts or neglect other than reasonable wear and tear. Resident shall also