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Form & Resource Revisions provides updates to rental forms, notices, and compliance documents required for Washington housing providers.

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT! May 2026
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted May 1

The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) offers members an extensive library of legally compliant forms tailored for Washington's...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT! 11-25
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Nov 25

This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT! 08-25
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Aug 13

This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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Bellingham Fee Regulations: FORMS UPDATE!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jul 27

City of Bellingham residential rental fee regulations go into effect on 8/1/2025. RHAWA forms have been revised for compliance.

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New Law’s Impact on MHC Properties
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws, Announcements,
Date posted Jul 20

. In Washington’s 2025 legislative session, two bills ended up having a huge impact on housing, both residential rentals and...

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Serving Notices Under New Law
Posted In: Announcements, Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jul 18

RHAWA provides many different notice forms, each for different purposes, some with variations for many different local jurisdictions. Because of...

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Managing Residential Rent Increases Under New Laws
Posted In: Announcements, Law Updates/New Laws, Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jul 16

From 5/7/2025 through 12/31/2025, the rent increase cap is 10%. From 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, the rent increase cap is 9.683% It is a best...

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Certified Mail Tips
Posted In: Announcements, Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jul 14

Under HB 1003, certified mail is required when in-person delivery of a notice is not successful. However, proof of delivery is not required. The...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT!!!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jul 12

The four Residential lease/agreement forms found at RHAwa.org/rental-forms-leases-notices#Section2 were revised on June 11, 2025 to include the...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT!!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jun 6

This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted May 2

THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES INFORMATION ON AZIBO WHICH NO LONGER EXISTS DUE TO AN ACQUISITION BY ANOTHER COMPANY. RHAWA IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions, Education & Training,
Date posted Mar 27

1. The Federal Housing & Urban Development (HUD) updated two formsthat are provided on the RHAWA Forms Page in sections 1. Application &...

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