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Sean Martin | Director of External Affairs An initiative filed in early-March – filed by Devin Silvernail, a tenant advocate from San...

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The pathways to real estate investing and rental housing are as varied as the people who own real estate. Everyone has a story. Some people started...

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This week, local elections have been in focus here at RHAWA. Our list of endorsed candidates for the primaries are now out and listed below. RHAWA...

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Pets and pet policies are one of the major stressors that landlords may face. Animals can often equal damage. Here are some best practices to help...

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Next week, on Thursday, July 13, Seattle Councilmember Lisa Herbold is hosting a town hall discussion panel focused on a proposal which will...

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Our Summer Workshop and Tradeshow was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and if you missed out on the show, check out the highlights and...

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Ditch that homeowner’s policy in favor of some real coverage. Homeowners policies are rather a one-size fits most type of circumstances....

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Every landlord has tenants they love and a few they don’t. Sometimes, to get someone into a property, landlords will lower their standards or...

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Seattle, WA – May 30, 2017 – After careful legal review, the Rental Housing Association of Washington filed a lawsuit in King County...

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As summer approaches, you will find more and more interest in your vacancies which means the applications will start pouring in. Are you ready?...

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On May 10, Governor Inslee signed in to law, legislation which will allow property owners to have squatters removed from their property by law...

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Many times you have applicants that will apply in groups of two or more. This can create a very unique situation when it comes to screening. If both...

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