Maintenance

I have to say that September is my favorite month here in Washington State. It’s the 2nd driest month, (which I appreciate more and more with...

It’s not uncommon for property owners and management companies to use an unlicensed maintenance person or ‘Handyman’ to do lots of...

A few years before working for DTG Recycle, I bought a duplex in Renton and did a full remodel inside and out. I had a lot of garbage to clean up,...

Homeowners insurance is a savior in cases of unexpected perils that you and your house may encounter in many forms. Most homeowners’ insurance...

Not sure if you've seen or heard by now, but it's been snowing - A LOT - in Western Washington the past few days! RHAWA has put together a quick...

​Being a housing provider always has it's little annoyances. Some of them are bigger than others. But if you want to get involved in rental...

Pets and Service Animals are a subject that we get many calls to the RHAWA Resource Desk about from our members. Many people have some anxiety...

​Finding ways to save money with older properties can be expensive and time-consuming. Newer buildings with modern insulation and other features are...

​Turning a unit for a new renter is an expensive and time consuming process. While renters will eventually leave, there are some things that you can...

You've got a tenant in place, they are paying rent, and everything seems to be going well. But now what? Being a housing provider is more than just...

As we head into the spring season, bed bugs might come up again in your rental property. While Bed Bugs are not typically common, we get calls here...

As rental property owners, lost keys are something that happen and replacing them can be expensive, nerve-racking, and troublesome, especially if...