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Step into Leadership with RHAWA The future of rental housing in Washington State is being shaped right now, and your voice could be part of...

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Puget Sound multifamily fundamentals have stabilized, but the transaction environment remains disciplined. Buyers are active, though more...

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The King County Regional Homelessness Authority, or KCRHA, received $533.9 million between mid-2021 and July 2025. This has come to light due to a...

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This article focuses on Washington state requirements that are relevant to multifamily rental housing properties. In 2019, Washington state enacted...

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Summer in Washington State brings longer days, warmer weather, and—when you’re a rental housing provider—one of the busiest and...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) bids a fond farewell to Luke Brown, our Marketing & Sales Associate, as he prepares to...

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There is something that happens when a room full of RHAWA members sit down together. The conversation starts with a question about a notice...

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In a crowded rental landscape, your listing often gets one shot to capture a high-quality tenant. While many landlords rely on polished photos and...

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For years, independent housing providers across Washington State have absorbed the financial consequences of aggressive rental legislation; lost...

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One of the most common missteps for inexperienced housing providers is the handling of the deposit at move-out. A recent state law passed in 2023...

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RHAWA Regent Steve Corker explains why Spokane’s proposed cooling ordinance could unintentionally displace naturally affordable rental housing and...

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The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance, the proposed Renters’ Right to Cooling (SMC 10.57.175), that would require landlords to...

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