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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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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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Date posted
Jul
18
Beginning January 1, 2026, rental housing providers across Washington will be required to abide by a maximum rent increase percentage of 9.683%, as...
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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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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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Date posted
Jun
3
Evictions are among the most complex and sensitive aspects of property management, requiring rental housing providers to navigate a multifaceted...
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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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Date posted
May
30
The provisions of HB 1217 require the Department of Commerce to publish the annual rent increase limit in accordance with City of Seattle's CPI...
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Date posted
May
6
While you may still be recovering from the chaotic pace of Legislative Session, it is important to keep up to date on changes at the local level...
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Date posted
May
2
With the addition of a new local law in summary for the City of Woodinville, we’ve added another City Law Summary article to the Support...
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Date posted
Mar
20
Tenant notices are tools provided under the law to change or enforce the terms of a rental agreement. Over the last few years, tenant notices have...
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Date posted
Mar
19
Unlocking the Potential of Your Property: How to Subdivide, Build, and Convert Accessory Dwellings into Condominiums in Washington State The condo...
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