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In June, my article Opportunity Cost explored Washington State’s pivotal moment in housing policy, highlighting how market-driven strategies...

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RHAWA leasing forms are very thorough and include most of the information and legal clauses needed to form a legal rental agreement throughout...

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With RHAWA's 2024 merger with the Landlord Association of the Inland Northwest (LLA), CURRENT Newspaper has officially gone statewide. This exciting...

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Our association is all about bringing people together to share their experiences, enhance each other’s understanding, and develop...

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There are only three districts of the 49 statewide that have two-party representation at the state legislature. District 26 is one of those...

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Join us October 22–23, 2025, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA for ENGAGE25, the Rental Housing Association of Washington’s...

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Effectively managing your rental property starts with meticulous organization and proactive planning. By adopting professional systems and using...

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The primary election this year has narrowed the fields down across the state to just the top two candidates for any given race, and the results are...

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We are thrilled to announce the relocation of our Spokane office to an elegant new space in downtown Spokane, at 505 W. Riverside, Suite 305,...

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Federal, state, and municipal governments are taking steps to reduce energy consumption to help lower energy bills by introducing various building...

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We often hear from members who are not aware of the strict laws governing collection and return of the Security Deposit. Penalties include a full...

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You have work… kids at home for the summer… guests coming over… and everyone in the family needs hot water now. Unfortunately,...

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