Legislation & Policy

Under the Fair Housing Act and Washington State law, residential tenants with disabilities have theright to reasonable accommodations or...

Now that April has arrived, the 2026 Legislative Session has officially been over for around two weeks. This year’s legislative session had...

In the rapidly evolving world of Washington real estate, staying ahead of legislative shifts is more than just a best practice; it is a cornerstone...

RHAWA Members: Take the State Housing Task Force Survey Washington housing providers need to be heard on the proposed Department of Housing

“As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly...

At the time of writing this article, the 2026 Legislative Session is around halfway done and this year is certainly one of the most interesting...

The real estate industry has launched a coordinated legal challenge against the State of Washington, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief...

It is a necessary industry practice to raise rent regularly in order to cover rising costs and keep properties in the range of market rent. With...

Washington real estate investors often form limited liability companies (LLCs) to hold rental properties, joint ventures, and development projects....

Think back to 2020. I know it can sometimes be hard to return to an era in our state where so many things were up in the air, everything was...

At the time you are reading this, the 2026 Legislative Session will be well underway, but it is never too late to thank our wonderful members for...

Summary of RHAWA Landlord Fairness Code Data The Rental Housing Association of Washington is conducting periodic surveys of housing providers in the...