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Where Things Stand After the Front Nine of Legislative Session
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session,
Date posted Apr 10

We have seen movement on several bills in the last few weeks in Olympia and our annual Legislative Day on the Hill event had a fantastic...

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RHAC Legislative Day on the Hill: Reaching New Highs!
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Government,
Date posted Mar 26

The Rental Housing Association Coalition (RHAC) Legislative Day on the Hill was a resounding success, bringing together housing providers from...

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WA Supreme Court Sides with RHAWA: Major Victory for Housing Providers in Housing Authority v. Knigh
Posted In: Advocacy, Fundraising, Government, Policy News,
Date posted Mar 24

In a significant legal victory for rental housing providers, the Washington State Supreme Court has agreed with RHAWA’s position that the...

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King County Judge Dismisses GRE Downtowner’s Lawsuit Against the City of Seattle
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Mar 21

Goodman Real Estate’s lawsuit was dismissed on a cold and blustery Valentine's Day where there was no love lost in the courtroom and the only...

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Passage of House Bill 1217
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government, Press Releases,
Date posted Mar 6

Olympia, WA - Tonight, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Second Substitute House Bill 1217 by a vote of 53-42. The vote was...

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Smart Housing Solutions WA
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 4

Washington is facing a housing crisis but rent stabilization—rent control—isn't the solution; it's a simplistic response to a complex...

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BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 26

The RHAPAC works diligently throughout the year to vet and support candidates who we believe share in our mission to be able to provide plentiful...

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Thank You for Showing Up & Being Involved
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 25

As we continue our fight in the 2025 Legislative Session, I wanted to highlight that our members have demonstrated an unprecedented level of...

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Washington Supreme Court Sides with RHAWA: Major Victory for Housing Providers in Housing Authority
Posted In: Advocacy, Policy News,
Date posted Feb 25

In a significant legal victory for rental housing providers, the Washington State Supreme Court has agreed with RHAWA’s position that the...

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First Month of Legislative Session
Posted In: 2025 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 24

Well, it was an extremely busy first month of session. The Empire Strikes Back with Rent Control as the Rebellion of the Rental Housing Association...

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YOUR SUPPORT BUILDS STRONG CONNECTIONS
Posted In: Fundraising, Government,
Date posted Feb 19

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UNITED WE STAND, TOGETHER WE DEFEND
Posted In: Advocacy, Fundraising, Government,
Date posted Feb 17

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is your shield and spear against unjust laws and government overreach. Like Spartans in battle, we stand strong to...

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