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Traditionally, people view property management as a time-consuming and labor-intensive endeavor. Housing Providers often juggle numerous tasks, from...

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Over the course of the last year, we have seen a litany of negative changes for housing providers in Washington. This has led to an increasingly...

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I have had the pleasure of working with Jim during my time with RHAWA as he is deeply ingrained in rental housing policy in our state. He has been...

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Small mom-and-pop housing providers are facing their annual dilemma – are you up to continue the lease with your current tenant at a modest...

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RHAWA is working hard to keep track of the ever-changing landscape of rental housing regulation in various jurisdictions across Washington State....

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The Heart of Housing Pt 2: Exploring the Impact of Private Market Affordable Housing with RHAWA and Housing Connector Welcome to the second...

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Many housing providers in Washington are unaware of the statewide ban on any blanket housing denials based on a tenant’s criminal history. For...

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On February 6, 2024, Seattle Social Housing advocates filed an initiative campaign with the City of Seattle seeking a new 5% marginal payroll tax on...

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The Olympia Rental Housing Code was amended 5/15/2024 to create several additional tenant rights in the City of Olympia. This ordinance applies to...

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If you have been keeping up to date with the political landscape of Washington state over the last year you are likely already aware of the six...

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The weight of the ever-ticking clock, money lost when the unit is off the market and the cost of getting the unit ready—all the while hoping...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is proud to announce that the 2024 Spring Workshop and Tradeshow was a tremendous success! On...

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