Rental Housing Association of Washington Logo

Advocacy

Advocacy Advocacy : 2021 Legislative Session Advocacy : 2022 Legislative Session Advocacy : 2023 Legislative Session Advocacy : 2024 Legislative Session Advocacy : 2025 Legislative Session Advocacy : Advocacy - MHC Advocacy : Advocacy - RLTA Advocacy : Fundraising Advocacy : Government Advocacy : Policy News Advocacy : RHA Coalition Announcements Announcements : Form Updates Education Events Events : RHAWA Events Investing Investing : 1031 Exchanges Investing : Business Investing : Buying Property Investing : Market News Investing : Portfolio Growth Law Law : Seattle Laws Management Management : Advertising Management : Insurance Management : Leasing Management : Listing Management : Maintenance Management : Marketing Manufactured Housing Membership Press Releases Rental Assistance Rental Assistance : Section 8 Screening Screening : Tenant Screening
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE SESSION PREVIEW
Posted In: 2023 Legislative Session,
Date posted Jan 4

The 2023 Legislative Session begins on January 9, 2023, which is just around the corner. We are looking forward to YOU joining our events and...

Read Post
CARES Act and Notice Forms Revisions
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Dec 16

Several RHAWA forms have been revised as of 12/13/2022 based on the outcome of Sherwood Auburn v. Pinzon, a case related to a tenant receiving two...

Read Post
RHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Needs Your Help to Defend Your Property Rights!
Posted In: Advocacy, Fundraising,
Date posted Nov 9

With the constant onslaught of new rental housing regulations, the most common question I get asked is, “isn’t this...

Read Post
Recent Developments with RHAWA's Legal Defense Fund
Posted In: Advocacy, Law,
Date posted Nov 2

RHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has had to increase its focus on legal battles in order to protect the rights of housing providers. In the...

Read Post
Burien City Council Passes Extreme Housing Provider Regulations
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 25

The City of Burien met on October 24, 2022 to discuss a suite of rental regulations that go far beyond the harmful policies recommended by A...

Read Post
The Continued March of ARCH
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 25

As many of you are aware, A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) has proposed a suite of tenant protections to several cities throughout Washington...

Read Post
Port Townsend Rushes Through Rent Increase Notice Regulation
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 7

On Monday, October 3, 2022, Port Townsend City Council had the first reading of Ordinance 3296, requiring increase notice periods for rent...

Read Post
Newcastle Does Not Pass ARCH Regulations and More
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Sep 22

In the Newcastle City Council meeting on September 20, 2022, following a long period of testimony and discussion, the City Council voted not to...

Read Post
Wrapping up Legislative Biennium and Looking to 2023 Legislative Session
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Sep 19

As the day of the general election quickly approaches, lets take a quick look back to the last two years of legislative changes. For those who do...

Read Post
Issaquah City Council Passes Extended Rent Increase Notices
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Sep 19

Ordinance No. 2986, effective October 6, 2022 creates additional housing provider restrictions in the City of Issaquah, including: Extended Rent...

Read Post
Local Government September 2022
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Sep 9

The recommendations from A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) continue to be a major topic of discussion among King County cities. Redmond and...

Read Post
How Members Can Make a Difference
Posted In: Advocacy, Membership,
Date posted Sep 5

As RHAWA’s Grassroots Organizer, I am consistently interacting with our membership to get a better idea of how RHAWA can assist them in...

Read Post