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Any WA residential rent increases that become effective in 2026, must comply with a 9.683% cap. 

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The wait is almost over—ENGAGE25 kicks off October 22–23 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.With less than three weeks to go, housing...

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Your Guide to the Best Candidates for Rental Housing Election season is here, and once again it’s time to make your voice heard at the ballot...

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LINK Meetings continue to grow! We at RHAWA are excited to share that we hosted our first ever online LINK Meeting on September 23. This is now a...

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Because of Vancouver’s proximity to Portland and being just on the border of Washington, I feel that the fourth most populous city in the...

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Some jobs always stick in your memory. My saddest emergency plumbing job happened a while ago and was caused by a standard washing machine...

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Chad Magendanz is running to represent District 5 in the Washington State Senate. This district, which covers Issaquah to Maple Valley and down to...

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2025 has been the year of major changes at the state level, with relatively minor follow-ups from local municipalities. This year, we are seeing...

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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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