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Governor Inslee Updates Eviction Moratorium Bridge Proclamation
Posted In: COVID-19,
Sep 28

For your general information, during a press conference Governor Jay Inslee updated the bridge proclamation and extended the eviction bridge...

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Governor Extends Eviction Moratorium "Bridge"
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19,
Jun 25

On Thursday, June 24 Governor Inslee held a press conference to give an update on the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to...

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A Big Thank you + Resources for Housing Providers as COVID-19 Eviction Bans End
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19,
Jun 17

On behalf of the rental housing industry, we offer our deepest gratitude to all Washington housing providers for stepping up and carrying a...

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HB 1368 Covid Rental Assistance
Posted In: 2021 Legislative Session, Advocacy, COVID-19, Rental Assistance,
Apr 1

2020 was a difficult year for housing providers and tenants alike. Housing providers operations were severely limited with the Governor’s...

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Property Tax Increases Present Another Challenge for Housing Providers
Posted In: Advocacy, Business, COVID-19, Rental Assistance,
Mar 5

This year, King County residents will face property tax increases of up to 4 percent on average – and some areas may see even greater...

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Governor Inslee extends evictions ban through December 31
Posted In: COVID-19,
Oct 9

Governor Inslee announced on October 9, 2020 an extension of the eviction ban in place across the state through December 31, 2020. The previous...

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Careless and Overlapping City Council Eviction Bans Put Affordable Housing at Risk
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19, Membership,
Sep 17

COVID-19 and the economic fallout of shutdown orders, social distancing, and job losses have affected everyone. Rental housing providers have been...

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RHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund Needs Your Support to Overturn Seattle’s Eviction Bans
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19, Membership,
Sep 17

Our industry’s livelihood as rental owners, operators, and managers face an unprecedented challenge as the COVID crisis and our State’s...

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Governor Inslee extends evictions ban through October 15
Posted In: COVID-19,
Jul 29

Governor Inslee announced on 7/24/2020 an extension of the evictions ban in place across the state through October 15, 2020. The order extends...

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Governor Inslee extends evictions ban thru August 1
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19, Government, Law, Membership,
Jun 3

Governor Inslee announced on 6/2/2020 an extension of the evictions ban in place across the state through August 1, 2020. The order extends prior...

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Act Now to Prevent a Wave of Post-Emergency Order Evictions
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19,
Jun 2

We are quickly approaching a moment that will significantly test the resiliency of our housing system amidst COVID-19 and historic unemployment....

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Governor enacts rent freeze, expands evictions ban, due to COVID-19 crisis
Posted In: Advocacy, COVID-19, Government,
Apr 17

On Thursday evening, April 16, Governor Inslee updated and expanded his ban on eviction for all housing providers in the state. The new order now...

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