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Because actual local law limits on rent increases are currently blocked by a Washington State statute, local governments have been passing...

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When a furnace decides it doesn’t want to put out the heat any longer, that dusty old box in the garage becomes the most important thing in...

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In November 2024, RHAWA conducted an extensive survey aimed at small housing providers, uncovering significant concerns around the future of rental...

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As the new year rolls around, many tenants are looking to move out of town, or buy a house, and are asking if they can end their lease early. What...

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THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES INFORMATION ON AZIBO WHICH NO LONGER EXISTS DUE TO AN ACQUISITION BY ANOTHER COMPANY. RHAWA IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING...

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With the upcoming inauguration of both a new Trump Administration and a new Washington State Governor in (WHY IN) Bob Ferguson, the housing and...

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—— SPOKANE OverviewThe Spokane City Council has passed the rental registry ordinance (C36576). This ordinance introduces additional...

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According to a recent survey commissioned by Redfin Real Estate, the majority of U.S. residents are in favor of caps on rent increases. When...

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THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES INFORMATION ON AZIBO WHICH NO LONGER EXISTS DUE TO AN ACQUISITION BY ANOTHER COMPANY. RHAWA IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING...

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RHAWA is more than just a place to get your leasing forms and occasionally take a Rental Housing Academy class, we create a community of...

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As a housing provider, you’re likely very good at managing plumbing leaks, kitchen fires, and other resident issues. You know how to...

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Our education and events teams are riding the high energy coming out of the wildly successful ENGAGE Conference hosted by RHAWA earlier this year,...

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