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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over COVID Era Eviction Moratorium
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Feb 9

Think back to 2020. I know it can sometimes be hard to return to an era in our state where so many things were up in the air, everything was...

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Kicking Off the New Year with Legislative Session
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Feb 6

At the time you are reading this, the 2026 Legislative Session will be well underway, but it is never too late to thank our wonderful members for...

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TACOMA MEASURE 1 - (Landlord Fairness Code) Survey: Year 2
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Feb 4

Summary of RHAWA Landlord Fairness Code Data The Rental Housing Association of Washington is conducting periodic surveys of housing providers in the...

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GET INVOLVED: 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jan 15

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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LOCAL RENTAL HOUSING REGULATION WATCH: January 2026
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jan 13

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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Tacoma Having Buyer’s Remorse?
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Jan 8

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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Plaintiff’s File Class Action Suit Over COVID Eviction Moratorium
Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Press Releases, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Dec 19

Suit filed against Washington State, the Governor’s Office, and a multitude of cities across Washington Olympia, WA - Yesterday afternoon, in...

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WAR HORSE: RHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund in 2026
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Dec 2

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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PRECARIOUS STATE A Documentary for Minnesota's Future
Posted In: Government,
Date posted Dec 1

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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LOCAL RENTAL HOUSING REGULATION WATCH: November 2025
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Nov 24

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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Equal Rights for Condo Owners: Why Washington Must Redefine “Single-Family” Residences
Posted In: Advocacy, Law,
Date posted Nov 19

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

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Housing Matters with Mayor Kevin Schilling
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Nov 7

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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