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Finally Saying Goodbye to COVID Disclosures on Notices? Not Really.
Posted In: COVID-19, Leasing, Marketing, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Aug 15

During the COVID Public Emergency period, February 29, 2024, through October 31, 2022 the cities of Burien, Kenmore, Kirkland, and Seattle, all...

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How to Maintain a Fixed-Term Lease in Washington
Posted In: Law, Leasing,
Date posted Apr 22

Maintaining a fixed-term tenancy is not as easy as it once was. With the passage of HB 1236, by default, every tenancy in Washington is now subject...

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Importance of Using an Application
Posted In: Leasing, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Dec 17

We have seen a number of housing providers operating without having the tenant complete an application. Requiring applicants to fill out an...

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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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New State Laws effective June 11 – new RHAWA forms and lease revisions
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Law, Leasing, Management,
Date posted Jun 11

The 2020 state legislative session ended in March, and with it came substantial changes to several components of landlord-tenant law. Below is a...

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Working with Roommates
Posted In: Leasing, Management, Membership, Tenant Screening,
Date posted May 5

In the past, we mostly saw roommate groups in college areas. Now, adults of all ages are likely to share rental homes in order to manage the high...

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Can You Spot a Bad Tenant Early?
Posted In: Leasing, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Oct 23

Not every tenant comes to you with a neon sign flashing above their head proclaiming, “I’m the ideal tenant” or “I’m...

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Dear Resource Desk: My tenant got a job in another state and wants to terminate their lease early
Posted In: Leasing,
Date posted Jun 13

QUESTION: My tenant got a job in another state and wants to terminate their lease early – it doesn’t expire until March 31, 2020. What...

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The RHAWA Guide to List Your Rental Online
Posted In: Advertising, Leasing, Listing,
Date posted Apr 19

The market in Seattle is changing. Simply posting an ad on Craigslist isn't going to cut it when 12,000 new units are coming online in 2018 with...

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RHAWA's Guide to Pets and Service Animals
Posted In: Leasing, Maintenance, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Apr 5

Pets and Service Animals are a subject that we get many calls to the RHAWA Resource Desk about from our members. Many people have some anxiety...

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Are You Ready for Your Open House?
Posted In: Leasing, Listing,
Date posted Apr 3

The busy rental season is upon us again and many housing providers will be offering their homes and apartments for open houses. However, right now...

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