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So Long, QuickApp. Hello, Azibo!
Posted In: Announcements, Management, Membership, Screening, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Aug 29

The collaboration between RHAWA and Azibo marks a significant step forward for rental housing providers in Washington State. By combining...

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Squatting and Rent Control in the Rose City
Posted In: Education, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Aug 18

For the most recent episode of the Housing Matters Podcast, I spoke with George McCleary, a real estate and property developer in Portland, Oregon....

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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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Rent Increases Across Washington
Posted In: Law, Marketing, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Aug 11

Because actual limits on rent increases are unconstitutional in Washington State, local governments have been passing ordinances that create...

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Screen, Manage, and Collect Rent with RHAWA and Azibo
Posted In: Announcements, Membership, Screening, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Jul 15

If you’ve been tuned into RHAWA communications over the last several weeks, then you are likely familiar with our exclusive partnership...

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Assessing Criminal Records in Tenant Screening
Posted In: Law, Screening, Seattle Laws, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Jun 11

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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Screening and Fair Housing - May 2024
Posted In: Screening, Tenant Screening,
Date posted May 6

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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Why a Full Credit Report is Better Than a Credit Summary
Posted In: Screening,
Date posted Apr 1

RHAWA provides screening services for members. We encourage rental housing providers to screen all prospective adult tenants. Far more than a...

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The Value of RHAWA’s Attorney-Reviewed Leases & Forms
Posted In: Membership, Screening, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Dec 18

Like most things in life, it’s best to have a plan. Plans are necessary for making sure that things get done and are completed in the way that...

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RMAP is Resigning
Posted In: Announcements, Screening, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Sep 5

A few years ago, RHAWA launched a new RMAP as a very promising platform for members to do online lease signing and tenant screening while taking...

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Yim v. Seattle: 9th Circuit Court Rules in Favor of Housing Provider Rights
Posted In: Advocacy, Education, Seattle Laws, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Mar 23

On Tuesday, March 21st, the 9th Circuit Court ruled that Seattle's prohibition on using criminal background checks for housing did not meet the...

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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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