On August 1, a King County judge ruled that an initiative which seeks to create a “just cause” ordinance in the city of Federal Way...
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Effective July 28, 2019, several new landlord-tenant laws took effect which have a direct impact on how rental owners manage their properties and...
Read PostThe passage of SB 5600, HB 1138, HB 1440, and HB 1462 made permanent changes to Washington State's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) and will...
Read PostWhile many homeowners are set to benefit from legislation which revises how excise taxes are charged for real estate transactions, the new,...
Read PostThe Seattle City Council continues to propose new legislation and amend existing landlord-tenant laws under the premise of addressing housing...
Read PostApril 28 brought the 2019 legislative session to a close. After 105 days in session, lawmakers, staffers, and lobbyists alike were ready for sine...
Read PostRHAWA Advocacy Team The rental housing industry is faced with a broad political coalition that has been forming throughout the Puget Sound to...
Read PostWe are smack in the middle of the most contentious legislative session for landlords that the state has seen in nearly 40 years. Dozens of...
Read PostHeather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government Affairs Washington State legislators are already hearing bills that would drastically alter the RLTA...
Read PostOn December 3, 2018 the Renton City Council held a first reading of Ordinance 5913 or RMC 4.5.125, the Residential Rental Registration and...
Read PostHeather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government Affairs Tuesday night, Tacoma City Council passed several new rental housing regulations which...
Read PostRHAWA Member Turnout is Crucial for Landlord Voices to be Heard in Burien City Council Meetings Heather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government...
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