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As court filings for evictions double in King County, the wait time for a court date has increased accordingly. Dispute resolution centers (DRCs)...

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“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Those words haunted me as I viewed the photos of water cascading down the stairs and...

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This past short 60-day legislative session highlighted our state lawmaker’s ability to work in a bipartisan fashion to protect small rental...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is working hard to keep track of the ever-changing landscape of rental housing regulation in...

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Any successful property owner or manager will recommend doing routine inspections at least once a year. This enables you to ensure you are providing...

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As the landscape of the rental market continues to evolve, so do the preferences and expectations of tenants. Today, more than ever, tenants are...

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Whether you plan on buying or refinancing a multifamily property, knowing some tips and tricks from someone inside the mortgage business is...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) provides a lot more than forms, addendums, leases, and screening services: We are teaching...

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Fair Housing starts with your screening practices. We all understand the concept of fair housing; however, at times our own personal biases can...

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I very much enjoy the podcast aspect of my duties here at RHAWA. I not only enjoy discussing policy with elected officials and industry...

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First, determine if you want to maintain fixed-term leases in your rental property. It’s not as easy as it used to be! What are the benefits...

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Expect a very active 2024 campaign season as, for the first time in 12 years, voters get to decide on an open Governor’s race as well as vote...

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