Aug
21
An article which appeared in last Saturday’s Tacoma News Tribune highlighting new landlord-tenant laws included several assertions by tenant...
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Aug
15
On August 1, a King County judge ruled that an initiative which seeks to create a “just cause” ordinance in the city of Federal Way...
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Aug
15
No, RHAWA would not recommend putting anything in your ad about Section 8 which can be perceived as steering voucher holders away. Remember, Section...
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Jul
29
Effective July 28, 2019, several new landlord-tenant laws took effect which have a direct impact on how rental owners manage their properties and...
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Jun
26
The passage of SB 5600, HB 1138, HB 1440, and HB 1462 made permanent changes to Washington State's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) and will...
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Jun
13
QUESTION: My tenant got a job in another state and wants to terminate their lease early – it doesn’t expire until March 31, 2020. What...
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Jun
13
While many homeowners are set to benefit from legislation which revises how excise taxes are charged for real estate transactions, the new,...
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Jun
12
The Seattle City Council continues to propose new legislation and amend existing landlord-tenant laws under the premise of addressing housing...
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May
15
April 28 brought the 2019 legislative session to a close. After 105 days in session, lawmakers, staffers, and lobbyists alike were ready for sine...
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May
15
Washington is a beautiful state. The views are breathtaking and since it’s such a big state, there’s something for everyone, especially...
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Apr
22
Homeowners insurance is a savior in cases of unexpected perils that you and your house may encounter in many forms. Most homeowners’ insurance...
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Apr
16
RHAWA Advocacy Team The rental housing industry is faced with a broad political coalition that has been forming throughout the Puget Sound to...
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