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DID YOU KNOW… Under Washington State law, the responsibility of maintaining property condition is shared between the housing provider and...

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Ductless Heat Pumps (also known as Ductless Mini-Split Systems) have become an increasingly efficient way to heat a home, particularly for...

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Are you the property manager or landlord of a single-family home, multi-family home, apartment building, or larger community? Do you consider your...

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The November General Election is quickly approaching and so is the point in time where the most onerous rental policies in Washington can be...

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In an era dominated by smartphones, instant messaging, and digital convenience, Washington State’s House Bill 1003 (HB 1003) feels like a...

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Every RHAWA member has free access to a comprehensive lineup of ONDEMAND courses that are specifically curated based on membership type. These...

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DEFINITION: White Elephant white el·e·phant/ˌ(h)wīd ˈeləf(ə)nt/noun A possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that...

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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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