Management

Owning a rental property is a serious undertaking. It is not easy to provide a home for someone while also making good business decisions - doing...

Multi-family property owners continue to see their ability to manage their properties become more and more regulated. It’s been a tough couple...

Ready or not, here comes March! Because of the submission deadlines, as I write this article it’s still early February; still dark, cold, and...

It’s February! Ready to plant your garden, get some sun, throw open a window? Remember, February is still the middle of winter. We’ve...

Did you know that RHAWA houses a wealth of knowledge on the rental housing industry laws and best practices? Having access to this information is...

January has arrived, and it is a great time to schedule exterior building maintenance. Whether you have a small crack in your foundation or a...

Last month’s article was mainly about Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves which have been required on water heaters since 1910. As a result...

Any notices regarding end of tenancy must be served on the tenant under RCW 59.12.040. While other notices must simply be given to tenants in...

We have seen a number of housing providers operating without having the tenant complete an application. Requiring applicants to fill out an...

Last month we began to talk about how ‘tank’ style storage water heaters have evolved into the devices we see today, and we’ll...

Looking to expand your portfolio? If you’re sitting on a plot of land in Seattle, you may be wondering how to figure out its development...

One of the most common missteps for inexperienced housing providers, is the handling of the deposit at move out. WA State law requires housing...