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The Legal Defense Fund is our war horse. Quiet in the pasture, steady under pressure, but trained for the fight. It does not thrash or strike...

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This new documentary has sparked conversation across Minneapolis and beyond, asking: What went wrong in 2020 and what comes next? The murder of...

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Seattle, WA – Following years of connection and especially significant collaboration in the 2025 Legislative Session, the Rental Housing...

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This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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With the pace of local rental housing policy, it can often be difficult to keep up with what these regulations are and how they came to be....

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SUMMARY OF RECENT STATE AND LOCAL LAW CHANGES In Washington’s 2025 legislative session, two bills had a huge impact on manufactured/mobile...

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In Washington state, the concept of “single-family residence” carries significant legal weight—especially when it comes to...

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There has been confusion where people thought the 2025 cap still applied to notices being served through the end of this year. It is too late to...

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The 2025 RHAWA Holiday Gala returns on Saturday, December 13, and this year we’re celebrating under the stars at the Olympic Sculpture Park in...

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When painting in the fall, check forecasts for mild weather and avoid painting on humid or extremely windy days. Ensure surfaces are completely dry...

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Seattle, WA – The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA), the state’s largest association for rental housing providers, is...

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Kevin Schilling has been a friend of RHAWA for a number of years, and during that time, he has served on the Burien City Council and was eventually...

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