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VIEW SSB 5079 Bill Summary Requires manufactured/mobile home community (MHC) landlords to provide tenants with three years' notice before...

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VIEW SHB 1100 Bill Summary Requires landlords to provide written notices of opportunity to purchase with respect to the sale or lease of a...

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Bill Summary Requires housing providers to provide a written checklist to the tenant in order to collect a security deposit Redefines the items on...

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Housing Policy Preview: A look ahead to the 2022 legislative session Last year, when Washington state lawmakers convened for a historic 2021...

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Bill Summary Allows housing providers to apply for the Landlord Mitigation Fund for damage to the unit if their tenant vacated after being a...

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Many of our members, either owners of multiple buildings or property management companies, have employees who manage day-to-day operations. As any...

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One of the main benefits of being a part of any trade association is the opportunity to be connected with, and learn from, knowledgeable members of...

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This year, for the 2021 Legislative Session, RHA organized the Rental Housing Coalition: a partnership of housing providers, associations, and...

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Any notices regarding end of tenancy must be served on the tenant under RCW 59.12.040. While other notices must simply be given to tenants in...

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We have seen a number of housing providers operating without having the tenant complete an application. Requiring applicants to fill out an...

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Last month we began to talk about how ‘tank’ style storage water heaters have evolved into the devices we see today, and we’ll...

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Looking to expand your portfolio? If you’re sitting on a plot of land in Seattle, you may be wondering how to figure out its development...

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