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On February 6, 2024, Seattle Social Housing advocates filed an initiative campaign with the City of Seattle seeking a new 5% marginal payroll tax on...

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The Olympia Rental Housing Code was amended 5/15/2024 to create several additional tenant rights in the City of Olympia. This ordinance applies to...

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If you have been keeping up to date with the political landscape of Washington state over the last year you are likely already aware of the six...

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The weight of the ever-ticking clock, money lost when the unit is off the market and the cost of getting the unit ready—all the while hoping...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is proud to announce that the 2024 Spring Workshop and Tradeshow was a tremendous success! On...

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As court filings for evictions double in King County, the wait time for a court date has increased accordingly. Dispute resolution centers (DRCs)...

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“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Those words haunted me as I viewed the photos of water cascading down the stairs and...

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This past short 60-day legislative session highlighted our state lawmaker’s ability to work in a bipartisan fashion to protect small rental...

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The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) is working hard to keep track of the ever-changing landscape of rental housing regulation in...

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Any successful property owner or manager will recommend doing routine inspections at least once a year. This enables you to ensure you are providing...

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As the landscape of the rental market continues to evolve, so do the preferences and expectations of tenants. Today, more than ever, tenants are...

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Whether you plan on buying or refinancing a multifamily property, knowing some tips and tricks from someone inside the mortgage business is...

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