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The four Residential lease/agreement forms found at RHAwa.org/rental-forms-leases-notices#Section2 were revised on June 11, 2025 to include the...

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If you have driven through Issaquah, then you have seen properties owned and operated by Rowley Properties. Whether they are commercial, mixed-use,...

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In an era when housing providers face mounting regulations, narrowing margins, and a cultural climate increasingly skeptical of private ownership,...

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With the dust settling from the year’s legislative session, election and fundraising season is now in full swing. For readers who are not...

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the short list of city & county council races as well as pivotal state senate special elections. With the primary election coming up in the...

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If you’ve ever wanted to be at the forefront of shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that impact rental housing across Washington...

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This year, RHAWA brought our spring workshop around the state with three different locations renamed to our Housing Provider Workshop Statewide...

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Any building or home can suffer from water intrusion, which can result in varying degrees of damage. Water intrusion can potentially be the cause of...

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What’s in a name? When the name contains the words ‘Day & Nite’, certain questions always get asked. “Do you really get...

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Do you have a property with a mortgage that you never want to pay off because it has such a low interest rate, but feel stuck because you have so...

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The Department of Commerce has published information required under HB 1217 which includes a rent cap of 10% for residential rentals through the...

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This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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