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FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN WASHINGTON: Why It Still Matters
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Apr 9

Every April, Fair Housing Month marks the anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, signed on April 11, 1968. For Washington housing providers,...

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Reasonable Accommodations for DISABILITIES
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Apr 7

Under the Fair Housing Act and Washington State law, residential tenants with disabilities have theright to reasonable accommodations or...

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RHAWA Launches New CORE SERIES Compliance & Operational Rental Excellence
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Apr 2

RHAWA’s first-ever Saturday morning educational event is happening on March 28 at the Paccar Atrium on the Bellevue College campus. This...

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Rental Housing is No Longer “ BUSINESS AS USUAL”
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Mar 10

New laws, higher penalties, and increased enforcement mean rental owners must adapt, or risk losing control of their properties. RHAWA’s...

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Rent Increases & Lease Renewals are No Longer Simple
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Mar 3

It is a necessary industry practice to raise rent regularly in order to cover rising costs and keep properties in the range of market rent. With...

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How State Laws Are Made
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jan 9

As we head into the 2026 legislative session kicking off on January 12, take a moment to refresh your knowledge on the lawmaking process in...

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NAVIGATING RHAWA’s Powerful Tools
Posted In: Education, Membership,
Date posted Dec 4

Imagine trekking through a dense forest without a compass. That’s what managing rental properties in Washington can feel like… until...

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EDUCATION UPGRADES: PREMIUM DUES PACKAGE: ONDEMAND LIBRARY
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Oct 15

Every RHAWA member has free access to a comprehensive lineup of ONDEMAND courses that are specifically curated based on membership type. These...

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RECORDKEEPING & REMINDERS FOR YOUR RENTAL OPERATIONS
Posted In: Education, Leasing,
Date posted Sep 5

Effectively managing your rental property starts with meticulous organization and proactive planning. By adopting professional systems and using...

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A Successful First Housing Provider Workshop!
Posted In: Education, RHAWA Events,
Date posted Jun 25

This year, RHAWA brought our spring workshop around the state with three different locations renamed to our Housing Provider Workshop Statewide...

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OPPORTUNITY COST: AVOIDING THE REGULATORY RECAPTURE OF INNOVATION
Posted In: Education, Investing,
Date posted Jun 5

INTRODUCTION: The High Price of a Missed Moment In 2019, St. Paul, Minnesota stood at the edge of a housing boom. With interest rates around 2...

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When (and How) Does a Lease Need to be Notarized?
Posted In: Education, Law,
Date posted Jun 2

From time to time, members write in with questions and confusion about when a lease needs to be notarized. Do the signatures of both the tenant and...

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