At the beginning of covid, the City of Seattle passed a 6 month post moratorium eviction ban and a winter eviction ban. RHAWA challenged the...
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According to the latest data from Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database, Seattle continues to experience a decline in rental housing...
Read PostSeattle City Council met today to discuss a Council resolution that had been proposed by Councilmember Sawant. It was proposed in response to Mayor...
Read PostThis year's legislative session has been one of the most successful legislative sessions in recent years. Thanks to your advocacy, we were able to...
Read PostThe 2022 Legislative Session is nearly halfway done already. As the fight to defend housing provider's rights continues, we need to look both into...
Read PostBill Summary Allows a tenant to sue the housing provider if they: Violate any provision of RCW 59.18 or RCW 59.20 Engaged in "Unfair, deceptive or...
Read PostBill Summary Prohibits a housing provider from advertising or operating their rental as "crime free" Prohibits a housing provider from requesting...
Read PostBill Summary Requires housing providers to give between 180 and 220 days notice for all rent increases over 3% The bill specifies the increase...
Read PostBill Summary Authorizes cities and counties to create an affordable housing incentive program for housing rented at below market level. Multifamily...
Read PostVIEW SSB 5079 Bill Summary Requires manufactured/mobile home community (MHC) landlords to provide tenants with three years' notice before...
Read PostVIEW SHB 1100 Bill Summary Requires landlords to provide written notices of opportunity to purchase with respect to the sale or lease of a...
Read PostBill 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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