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After a prolonged period of hesitation among Puget Sound buyers, multifamily sales volume increased notably in Q3 2025, building on the momentum...

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Legislative Session begins on January 12, 2026, and your RHAWA Government Affairs team is ready to get you involved. Your involvement in our...

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The state laws and city statutes vary greatly regarding many landlord/tenant issues, depending on the location of the property. However, from what...

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The RHAWA Government Affairs Team consistently watches for updates to local housing policy. We track changes proposed by both local city councils...

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Ever wondered who really calls the shots in Washington’s rental housing landscape? They aren’t bureaucrats or...

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If you have operated rental housing in Washington State for more than five years, you have felt the shift. The issue isn’t only that laws...

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As we head into the 2026 legislative session kicking off on January 12, take a moment to refresh your knowledge on the lawmaking process in...

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I wrote last month about some possible changes that would be forthcoming in the City of Tacoma. Well, now post-election and with a better picture of...

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Accommodation of assistance animals has been a trigger for heated conversation among housing providers for years. Any property owner that has...

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Over the last several years, RHAWA has implemented a few different off-the-shelf applications for digital signing of our legal forms. For various...

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USPS strategic goals to cut costs and streamline mail processing have led to the decision to concentrate processing in a smaller number of...

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Are you an owner, property manager, or leasing agent struggling to screen international renters? As the world becomes more connected, it's...

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