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Recent Developments with RHAWA's Legal Defense Fund
Posted In: Advocacy, Law,
Date posted Nov 2

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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PNW Property & Innovations TRENDS Conference
Posted In: Education, Events,
Date posted Oct 31

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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The Value of an RHAWA Membership
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Oct 26

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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Burien City Council Passes Extreme Housing Provider Regulations
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 25

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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The Continued March of ARCH
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 25

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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Comprehensive Education Included With Your Membership!
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Oct 21

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

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2022 TRENDS CONFERENCE IS BACK IN-PERSON!
Posted In: Events,
Date posted Oct 19

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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Conditions Required to Collect a Security Deposit at Move-In
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Oct 17

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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Get Connected!
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Oct 10

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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Port Townsend Rushes Through Rent Increase Notice Regulation
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 7

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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When Your Water Heater Leaks: Location Matters
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Sep 26

You have work, school, guests coming over, and everyone in the family needs hot water now. Unfortunately, life as you know it has just been...

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Newcastle Does Not Pass ARCH Regulations and More
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Sep 22

In the Newcastle City Council meeting on September 20, 2022, following a long period of testimony and discussion, the City Council voted not to...

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