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A few years ago, RHAWA launched a new RMAP as a very promising platform for members to do online lease signing and tenant screening while taking...

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RHAWA is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, August 1, the Seattle City Council voted NO on Councilmember Sawant's harmful rent control...

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RHAWA is always closely watching developments in the Seattle City Council, particularly Councilmember Sawant’s efforts to establish a...

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Spring is a beautiful season that brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. It is also a great time to perform certain maintenance...

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RHAWA has historically offered within its suite of forms, “default notices” (those notices which are the first step before commencing...

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Legislative Session is almost over, but your RHAWA Government Affairs team is still hard at work fighting to maintain your rights as small housing...

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City of Kirkland Rental Relief Assistance Fund A program for Residential Landlords – Intended to Assist Tenants Facing Housing Barriers ...

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On Tuesday, March 21st, the 9th Circuit Court ruled that Seattle's prohibition on using criminal background checks for housing did not meet the...

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With Legislative Session still underway, your RHAWA Government Affairs team is hard at work fighting to maintain your rights as small housing...

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It’s been a while since you’ve heard from the Partnership for Affordable Housing (PAH), but rest assured, the PAH team has been hard at...

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SB 5707 Establishing a housing court pilot program Bill Summary Creates a new Housing Court Pilot Program inside District Court for counties in...

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SB 5741 Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program Bill Summary Creates rental assistance vouchers through housing authorities for residents...

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