Date posted
Jan
7
Bill Summary Requires housing providers to provide a written checklist to the tenant in order to collect a security deposit Redefines the items on...
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Date posted
Jan
7
Housing Policy Preview: A look ahead to the 2022 legislative session Last year, when Washington state lawmakers convened for a historic 2021...
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Date posted
Jan
7
Bill Summary Allows housing providers to apply for the Landlord Mitigation Fund for damage to the unit if their tenant vacated after being a...
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Date posted
Jan
5
Many of our members, either owners of multiple buildings or property management companies, have employees who manage day-to-day operations. As any...
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Date posted
Jan
3
RHAWA has teamed up with CoStar to provide periodic market updates to our members. These detailed reports include information on Seattle, Spokane,...
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Date posted
Dec
31
One of the main benefits of being a part of any trade association is the opportunity to be connected with, and learn from, knowledgeable members of...
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Date posted
Dec
27
This year, for the 2021 Legislative Session, RHA organized the Rental Housing Coalition: a partnership of housing providers, associations, and...
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Date posted
Dec
24
Any notices regarding end of tenancy must be served on the tenant under RCW 59.12.040. While other notices must simply be given to tenants in...
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Date posted
Dec
17
We have seen a number of housing providers operating without having the tenant complete an application. Requiring applicants to fill out an...
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Date posted
Dec
10
Last month we began to talk about how ‘tank’ style storage water heaters have evolved into the devices we see today, and we’ll...
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Date posted
Dec
3
Looking to expand your portfolio? If you’re sitting on a plot of land in Seattle, you may be wondering how to figure out its development...
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Date posted
Nov
26
It often times feels overwhelming trying to understand all of the laws and regulations surrounding landlord-tenant laws for the most experienced...
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