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Has My Tenant Abandoned the Property?
Posted In: Education, Management,
Date posted Sep 2

The Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at RCW 59.18.310 defines abandonment as non-payment of rent and the tenant’s intent to...

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2022 Seattle Housing Provider Workshop
Posted In: Education, Events,
Date posted Aug 22

Don’t miss this this year’s live online Seattle Housing Provider Workshop to learn everything you need to know about operating rental...

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Can I Set an Occupancy Limit?
Posted In: Education, Membership,
Date posted Jul 25

Logic suggests that each additional occupant in a dwelling unit is likely to result in greater administrative burden, increased utility usage, more...

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RHAWA 2022 Legal Forum
Posted In: Education, Events, Law,
Date posted Jun 15

RHAWA invites you to the 2022 Legal Forum on July 13 from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Do you have questions or concerns regarding your rental unit?...

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2022 Spring Workshop + Tradeshow
Posted In: Education, Events, Membership,
Date posted Apr 22

Our annual tradeshow brings together a wide array of instructors and exhibitors, all of whom are focused on providing you with the tools and...

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New Education Series for Property Management Employees in 2022
Posted In: Announcements, Education,
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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RHAWA Education Spotlight
Posted In: Education,
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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10 Rules for Deposit Refund Accounting
Posted In: Education, Leasing,
Date posted Nov 12

One of the most common missteps for inexperienced housing providers, is the handling of the deposit at move out. WA State law requires housing...

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The New World of Lease Renewals & Rent Increases
Posted In: Education, Leasing,
Date posted Oct 22

If you have been reading the headlines since May, you know that Washington law now prohibits you from giving notice to end a month-to-month...

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Rental Housing Terminology
Posted In: Education, Management,
Date posted Oct 6

Washington state’s rules and regulations covering tenants and housing providers have changed in major ways in 2021. With a variety of new...

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Making Sense of Good Causes for Ending Tenancy Statewide
Posted In: Education, Law, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Jul 26

Way back in 1981, the City of Seattle started the trend of only allowing housing providers to end month-to-month tenancies by citing one or more...

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Working with Tenants in Rent Arrears
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Jul 26

Based on data from the May 26-June 7, 2021 Census Household Pulse Survey, 119,000 Washington State tenants have fallen behind on rent owing $3,500...

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