Management

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

Here are some sustainable property maintenance best practices and modifications that can be made to your rental. As awareness about environmental...

In order to keep your rental home valuable as a rental there are three things that will keep not only your rental income low but the home value if...

When is it a bad time to offer advice about unclogging clogged sinks? Never! Even if your lease clearly states that the tenant is responsible for...

Just a few months ago, we made several changes to our leases and other forms in order to comply with an ordinance that changed the Tacoma Rental...

The citizen’s initiative, The Federal Way Stable Housing Initiative was approved by voters at the November 2019 election and certified into...

One of the most effective yet often overlooked tasks is sealing windows and doors. This simple act of preventative maintenance can yield significant...

The fossil fuels we use in our homes and businesses are wonderful and valuable to us, but propane and natural gas also have inherent risks and...

Spring is a beautiful season that brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days. It is also a great time to perform certain maintenance...

RHAWA has historically offered within its suite of forms, “default notices” (those notices which are the first step before commencing...

City of Kirkland Rental Relief Assistance Fund A program for Residential Landlords – Intended to Assist Tenants Facing Housing Barriers ...

Every now and then we revisit this article about heating and cooling equipment maintenance because let’s face it, when it comes to the upkeep...

The Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at RCW 59.18.310 defines abandonment as non-payment of rent and the tenant’s intent to...

Foundation Group’s Seattle property management team offers our clients multi-faceted asset and property management services to help to...

Maintaining a fixed-term tenancy is not as easy as it once was. With the passage of HB 1236, by default, every tenancy in Washington is now subject...

Ever have a plumbing or heating issue with your rental? Want to avoid those needless expenses that chip away at your bottom line? These pearls of...

The dictionary defines “reasonable” as follows: agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical. But in the real world, what actually...

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...

RHAWA has teamed up with CoStar to provide periodic market updates to our members. These detailed reports include information on Seattle, Spokane,...

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...

The last few articles have been about Drain Systems, clearing them when clogged and digitally documenting them. A properly designed drain system...

If you have been reading the headlines since May, you know that Washington law now prohibits you from giving notice to end a month-to-month...

Washington state’s rules and regulations covering tenants and housing providers have changed in major ways in 2021. With a variety of new...

In many places across the state, rents are still below pre-pandemic levels, yet costs for housing providers have continued to rise. Those increased...

Credit scores are an integral part of everyone’s financial life. A good credit score can unlock savings and other financial benefits, like...

Conducting an informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important periodically - we recommend at least once a year. It allows...

Financial independence means that income from your investments (like, oh, I don’t know, rental properties) is enough to cover your living...

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,...

The 2020 state legislative session ended in March, and with it came substantial changes to several components of landlord-tenant law. Below is a...

In the past, we mostly saw roommate groups in college areas. Now, adults of all ages are likely to share rental homes in order to manage the high...

Seattle (March 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an emergency order to put into place a temporary moratorium on residential evictions,...

The Puget Sound region is presently experiencing the highest rate of COVID-19 illness in the country and the virus is impacting many elements of...

Rent Rescue’s CEO Aaron DiCaprio recently spoke about Rent Default Insurance on The Landlord Survival Show with Steve Rozenburg. Listen to the...

As an RHAWA member, you now have exclusive rights to use our new ONDEMAND learning platform. Launched in November, the platform is already populated...

What happens when your tenants default on the rent? You have to file for eviction and lose many months of rent. Unless you get rent default...

As a landlord, you always like to imagine a best-case scenario where all of your tenants are completely ideal. You dream of the tenant who always...

Normally, it’s a great thing when your tenant wants to stay at your property. However, if the lease has ended or has been broken, no new lease...

Not every tenant comes to you with a neon sign flashing above their head proclaiming, “I’m the ideal tenant” or “I’m...

Stable Homes Federal Way Initiative 19-001, submitted by Washington Community Action Network (Washington CAN), will be a ballot measure on the...

Being a landlord can be a good way to provide you with regular income as well as with the potential for capital growth. However, it can be...

An article which appeared in last Saturday’s Tacoma News Tribune highlighting new landlord-tenant laws included several assertions by tenant...

No, RHAWA would not recommend putting anything in your ad about Section 8 which can be perceived as steering voucher holders away. Remember, Section...

Effective July 28, 2019, several new landlord-tenant laws took effect which have a direct impact on how rental owners manage their properties and...

QUESTION: My tenant got a job in another state and wants to terminate their lease early – it doesn’t expire until March 31, 2020. What...

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

Managing one property, although a bit challenging at first, is not that difficult once you get the hang of it. Managing multiple properties, on the...

Sponsored blog content provided by Rentometer Tenants consider their cat or dog a furry family member, and most of them will pass on a property...

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...

Heather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government Affairs Washington State legislators are already hearing bills that would drastically alter the RLTA...

Heather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government Affairs Tuesday night, Tacoma City Council passed several new rental housing regulations which...

RHAWA Member Turnout is Crucial for Landlord Voices to be Heard in Burien City Council Meetings Heather Pierce | Deputy Director of Government...

​The market in Seattle is changing. Simply posting an ad on Craigslist isn't going to cut it when 12,000 new units are coming online in 2018 with...

​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...

​The busy rental season is upon us again and many housing providers will be offering their homes and apartments for open houses. However, right...

You've rented to a tenant(s) and things are going along well. They are paying rent and utilities and there seems to be no problems. Until you hear...

​It might not seem like something that needs to be said, but most people would be surprised at the amount of tenants and landlords that never read...

​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...

When people get into the rental housing industry and buy their first income property, they often buy a distressed house and fix it up, even if it is...

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 you are getting ready to rent out your property, one of the biggest decisions you make is how rent is paid. If you are planning on traveling for...

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

America is getting to a higher state of mind. As most of RHA members know, Washington legalized the medical and recreational consumption of...

​Like anything else, tenancies do come to an end. People move on for a variety of reasons but any tenancy that starts will also, at some point,...

One of the best ways to learn how to do anything is to learn from the mistakes of others, and to take advice from seasoned veterans to heart....

Unless you own the Taj Mahal or another very expensive property, someone will eventually approach you using a housing voucher from one of several...

Sean Martin | External Affairs Director Believe it or not, turning a unit smoothly actually begins when you sign your lease with your new renter....

What’s a landlord to do when no measure of communication successfully brings a tenant in to compliance with a term of the rental agreement?...

Ditch that homeowner’s policy in favor of some real coverage. Homeowners policies are rather a one-size fits most type of circumstances....