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P-Traps…What You Need to Know
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Apr 18

You know what they say about P-traps…every homeowner has one…or two…or three…or more! P-traps are so common, yet so...

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Principles of Fair Housing Law
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Apr 17

National Fair Housing Month (hud.gov) celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April of 1968. What better time to refresh our knowledge of...

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Bellevue Plans for Future Housing
Posted In: Education, Government,
Date posted Apr 2

As the state winds down from the frenzy that was the 2024 Legislative Session in Olympia, we move our eyes to more local jurisdictions for the...

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New Guidance for Vacate Notices on CARES Act Covered Properties
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Apr 1

The federal CARES Act which went into effect during the COVID emergency period requires housing providers to give tenants a minimum of...

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Seattle Renter’s Handbooks
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Mar 1

We are delighted to announce the availability of the 2024 edition of the Seattle Renter's Handbook, produced by the City's Renting in Seattle...

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Local Law Disclosures & Other Mandatory Lease Addenda
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Mar 1

RHAWA lease forms are very thorough and include most of the information and legal clauses needed to form a legal rental agreement throughout...

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Know Your Water Heater – Relighting the Pilot Light
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Feb 11

Every now and then a bit of wisdom rises to the surface. And when it has to do with an appliance that involves a flame and natural gas in your home,...

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Positive Shift in Mortgage Rates Sparks Optimism for Real Estate Investors
Posted In: Education, Management,
Date posted Feb 8

Real estate investors are set to benefit from a recent positive shift in mortgage rates, marking a turnaround from the challenges posed by elevated...

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2023 RENTAL MARKET RECAP - Single-Family Housing in the Greater Seattle Area
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Feb 5

Another year gone by, another look at the data, and lots to digest and discuss. Some of the main themes throughout 2023 were the rental...

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Can I Set an Occupancy Limit?
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Feb 4

Logic suggests that each additional occupant in a dwelling unit is likely to result in greater administrative burden, increased utility usage, more...

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Rental Registration and Inspection Programs
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Feb 3

Today, most cities in Washington require housing providers to obtain a standard business license – some per business entity, some for each...

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Give Me Shelter? Saying No to Uninvited Pests.
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jan 16

This time of year, when temperatures drop and the cold wind blows, everyone, and I mean everyone, seeks shelter. Rats and other critters are no...

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