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How to Make a Difference in the 2022 Elections
Posted In: Government,
Date posted May 13

Combating new rental housing regulations in Washington has proven to be an uphill battle for housing providers in recent years. While there are...

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Some Dispute Resolution Centers Leave Residents and Housing Providers Hanging
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted May 11

Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) across the state are tasked with handling mediation between housing providers and residents when issues with lease...

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More Housing Providers Leaving Seattle, Recent Data Shows
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 26

According to the latest data from Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database, Seattle continues to experience an extreme decline in...

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Kenmore Passes Sections of King County's Regulations
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 30

The City of Kenmore has followed King County and passed a new set of housing provider regulations. The city held a study session in late February to...

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State Court of Appeals Rules in RHAWA’s Favor
Posted In: Advocacy, Government,
Date posted Mar 23

At the beginning of covid, the City of Seattle passed a 6 month post moratorium eviction ban and a winter eviction ban. RHAWA challenged the...

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Seattle Sheds 9,759 More Rental Units, adds Only 27 Units
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 2

According to the latest data from Seattle’s Rental Property Registration database, Seattle continues to experience a decline in rental housing...

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FINALLY, A WIN IN SEATTLE! Indefinite Eviction Moratorium Proposal Rejected by Seattle City Council
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Feb 22

Seattle City Council met today to discuss a Council resolution that had been proposed by Councilmember Sawant. It was proposed in response to Mayor...

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Huge Wins for Housing Providers! Legislative Session Update
Posted In: 2022 Legislative Session, Advocacy,
Date posted Feb 16

This year's legislative session has been one of the most successful legislative sessions in recent years. Thanks to your advocacy, we were able to...

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2022 Legislative Session Priorities and Update
Posted In: 2022 Legislative Session,
Date posted Feb 7

The 2022 Legislative Session is nearly halfway done already. As the fight to defend housing provider's rights continues, we need to look both into...

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HB 2023 Creating a New Cause of Action Against Housing Providers
Posted In: 2022 Legislative Session,
Date posted Jan 24

Bill Summary Allows a tenant to sue the housing provider if they: Violate any provision of RCW 59.18 or RCW 59.20 Engaged in "Unfair, deceptive or...

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HB 2017 Criminal History Screening Ban
Posted In: 2022 Legislative Session,
Date posted Jan 20

Bill Summary Prohibits a housing provider from advertising or operating their rental as "crime free" Prohibits a housing provider from requesting...

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HB 1035 Expanding Local Government Options to Grant Rent Relief and Preserve Affordable Housing
Posted In: 2022 Legislative Session,
Date posted Jan 14

Bill Summary Authorizes cities and counties to create an affordable housing incentive program for housing rented at below market level. Multifamily...

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