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Every now and then we revisit this article about heating and cooling equipment maintenance because let’s face it, when it comes to the upkeep...

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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2022, there have been several changes to our local multi-family real estate market since the beginning of 2022 and...

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RHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has had to increase its focus on legal battles in order to protect the rights of housing providers. In the...

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Our 38th Annual Event Will be Back In-Person! We're excited to welcome back our wonderful sponsors, vendor partners, and expert speakers for the...

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RHAWA has helped housing providers across the state of Washington make the most of their rental properties for decades. As laws and expectations...

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The City of Burien met on October 24, 2022 to discuss a suite of rental regulations that go far beyond the harmful policies recommended by A...

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As many of you are aware, A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) has proposed a suite of tenant protections to several cities throughout Washington...

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You may not be taking advantage of a basic benefit of membership – free ONDEMAND courses curated with your specific needs in mind, depending...

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The 38th Annual PNW Property & Innovations TRENDS Conference & Trade Show will be returning to a LIVE and in-person format! We’re...

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Both state and local laws regulate the collection of security deposits from tenants at move in. These conditions will be scrutinized if the deposit...

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Recently we have received feedback from some of our members that the multitude of categories in the Connect Forum are making the forum too...

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On Monday, October 3, 2022, Port Townsend City Council had the first reading of Ordinance 3296, requiring increase notice periods for rent...

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