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Legislative Day on the Hill
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Events, Government,
Date posted Jan 4

January 31st is one of the most important days of the year for RHAWA members, and one of the best opportunities for you to affect policies made that...

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New Study Shows Rent Control Doesn't Work
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Jan 2

Stanford University researchers recently published a new study on the impacts and effects of San Francisco’s rent control policies and the...

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Washington’s Landlord Mitigation Program
Posted In: Fundraising, Government, Section 8,
Date posted Dec 14

Having a tenancy end badly is something no one wants to have in their rental business. However, it is a reality in the life of a rental property...

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Open ADU/DADU Legislation Letter to Seattle Councilmember O'Brien (Call to Action)
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 24

October 20, 2017 Councilmember Mike O’BrienPO Box 34025Seattle, WA 98124-4025 Re: ADU/DADU legislation Dear Councilmember O’Brien, The...

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Basics on Criminal and Credit Checks
Posted In: Advocacy, Seattle Laws, Tenant Screening,
Date posted Sep 22

Tenant screening laws are rapidly evolving in Washington State, in particular when dealing with criminal records and how to consider an...

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Lisa Herbold Comments on Fair Chance Housing in Seattle
Posted In: Advocacy, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Aug 24

Thank you for writing to me about the Fair Chance Housing Legislation. This legislation will not go into effect until 150 days after the Mayor...

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Could Rent Control Happen in Washington State?
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Aug 22

Sean Martin | Director of External Affairs Rent control is the Holy Grail for many low-income housing and tenant advocates who see it as the only...

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Legislative Update from RHAWA
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Law,
Date posted Aug 17

On the 65th Washington Legislature Washington State’s 65th Legislature began its 2017 legislative session on January 9th, with the one...

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Fair Chance Rental Housing Legislation
Posted In: Advocacy, Law, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Aug 11

Dear City Councilmembers, As you’re aware, the Rental Housing Association of Washington represents more than 5,500 small, independent...

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​Initiative 127 Filed in Seattle; May Require Landlords to Open Their Books
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Jul 18

Sean Martin | Director of External Affairs An initiative filed in early-March – filed by Devin Silvernail, a tenant advocate from San...

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RHAWA Makes Primary Candidate Endorsements in 2017 Local Elections
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements,
Date posted Jul 11

This week, local elections have been in focus here at RHAWA. Our list of endorsed candidates for the primaries are now out and listed below. RHAWA...

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Seattle hosting July 13 Town Hall Panel to Discuss Law Making Criminals a Protected Class
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Events, Seattle Laws,
Date posted Jul 6

Next week, on Thursday, July 13, Seattle Councilmember Lisa Herbold is hosting a town hall discussion panel focused on a proposal which will...

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