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LEGAL BATTLES + LANDLORD RIGHTS
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Nov 15

RHAWA's Ongoing Fight Against Tacoma Measure 1, King County + the US Supreme Court Tacoma Measure OneRHAWA’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is...

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The Truth About Relocation Assistance
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Nov 1

So, what is relocation assistance? Relocation assistance in basic terms says that if a property provider raises rent a certain amount year-over-year...

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Local Government Update: April 2023
Posted In: Advocacy, Announcements, Government, Law, Policy News,
Date posted Apr 12

Legislative Session is almost over, but your RHAWA Government Affairs team is still hard at work fighting to maintain your rights as small housing...

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CARES Act and Notice Forms Revisions
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Dec 16

Several RHAWA forms have been revised as of 12/13/2022 based on the outcome of Sherwood Auburn v. Pinzon, a case related to a tenant receiving two...

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Burien City Council Passes Extreme Housing Provider Regulations
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 25

The City of Burien met on October 24, 2022 to discuss a suite of rental regulations that go far beyond the harmful policies recommended by A...

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Port Townsend Rushes Through Rent Increase Notice Regulation
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Oct 7

On Monday, October 3, 2022, Port Townsend City Council had the first reading of Ordinance 3296, requiring increase notice periods for rent...

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Newcastle Does Not Pass ARCH Regulations and More
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Sep 22

In the Newcastle City Council meeting on September 20, 2022, following a long period of testimony and discussion, the City Council voted not to...

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Issaquah City Council Passes Extended Rent Increase Notices
Posted In: Policy News,
Date posted Sep 19

Ordinance No. 2986, effective October 6, 2022 creates additional housing provider restrictions in the City of Issaquah, including: Extended Rent...

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