Advocacy

HB 1124 Protecting tenants from excessive rent and related fees by providing at least six months' notice for rent increases over a certain amount,...

HB 1074 Addressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises. A landlord may not withhold a...

SB 5060 Requiring the registration of rental and vacant housing units. Bill Summary The Department of Commerce (Commerce) must create and...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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