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Having worked in the Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling industry now for over 40 years, I’ve come to notice a few basic things worth...

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As energy costs continue to rise, prioritizing sustainability and energy efficiency becomes increasingly important. Washington State’s Clean...

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The 2026 Legislative Session is almost here, and that means another fast-paced and high-impact year in Olympia for housing providers across...

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Imagine trekking through a dense forest without a compass. That’s what managing rental properties in Washington can feel like… until...

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We are now past the 2025 election and will look forward to engaging all of the successful candidates to advocate for rental housing policy all...

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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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