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May
8
If you own rental property in Seattle, you’ve likely heard about the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO). For many housing...
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Date posted
May
7
The Greater Seattle region’s luxury rental market - defined (by me) as homes leasing for $10,000 per month or more - has experienced an...
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Date posted
May
6
If you own a handful of rental properties in Washington, taxes probably aren’t your favorite topic—but they are one of the most...
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Date posted
May
6
The same organization that delivered Tacoma's onerous 2023 Landlord Fairness Code (FKA as Measure 1 or Initiative 1, AKA Tenant Bill of Rights or...
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Date posted
May
4
ESSB 6200 (Chapter 184, Laws of 2026) — Effective June 11, 2026. Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington landlords generally cannot prohibit...
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May
1
The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) offers members an extensive library of legally compliant forms tailored for Washington's...
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Apr
24
Puget Sound apartment fundamentals remain stable, with strong regional occupancy and modest rent growth across many sub-markets. On the surface,...
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Apr
21
Toilets…everybody has one…or two…or three. If you’re a Rental Property Owner, you may have a sizable collection....
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Apr
20
Volunteers are the fuel that power RHAWA. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of RHAWA’s programs and publications....
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Apr
16
2025 was an exciting year for LINK Meetings, and I am thrilled to share some of the major developments that have taken place across our expanding...
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Apr
14
Washington’s rental housing landscape is shifting fast. New compliance requirements, evolving local regulations, and rising operational...
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Apr
13
The most dangerous policy is one that works exactly as advertised, right up until it doesn’t. The damage from simple solutions applied to...
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