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RENT INCREASES ACROSS WASHINGTON!
Posted In: Education & Training, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Feb 5

Because actual local law limits on rent increases are currently blocked by a Washington State statute, local governments have been passing...

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Navigating Challenges: Housing Providers Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Pressures & Rent Control
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs,
Date posted Feb 3

In November 2024, RHAWA conducted an extensive survey aimed at small housing providers, uncovering significant concerns around the future of rental...

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Your Tenant Wants to BREAK Their Lease
Posted In: Education & Training, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jan 21

As the new year rolls around, many tenants are looking to move out of town, or buy a house, and are asking if they can end their lease early. What...

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ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Active Issues,
Date posted Jan 20

With the upcoming inauguration of both a new Trump Administration and a new Washington State Governor in (WHY IN) Bob Ferguson, the housing and...

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Local Rental Housing Regulation Watch - January 2025
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Active Issues,
Date posted Jan 17

—— SPOKANE OverviewThe Spokane City Council has passed the rental registry ordinance (C36576). This ordinance introduces additional...

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RHAWA & Representative Andrew Barkis Preview Legislative Session 2025
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Announcements,
Date posted Jan 2

If you have listened to the RHAWA podcast Housing Matters in the past, you will of course recognize my most recent guest, 2nd Legislative District...

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Legislative Session Is Upon Us
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Announcements,
Date posted Jan 1

Legislative Session begins on January 13, 2025 and your RHAWA Government Affairs team is ready to help you get involved. Your involvement in our...

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Local Rental Housing Regulation Watch - December 2024
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Active Issues,
Date posted Dec 18

—— BELLINGHAM Bellingham City Council hosted a lengthy discussion in October where they weighed the impact of the limits on “junk...

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Session Begins Next Month, Are You Ready?
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Announcements,
Date posted Dec 10

With the Legislative Session almost upon us, let us take a few minutes to give you a full breakdown of everything you need to know to involve...

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WASHINGTON STATE SHIFTS
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Active Issues,
Date posted Dec 6

Well, the general election held a few surprises when it came to the national and statewide stage, but also many expected results. Donald Trump...

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Uncertain Future For Affordable Housing In Seattle
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs,
Date posted Dec 5

On October 22, 2024, a lawsuit was filed by the owners of the Addison on Fourth, a low-income rent-stabilized building in the International...

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Prepare Yourself For the 2025 Legislative Session
Posted In: Advocacy & Gov. Affairs, Education & Training,
Date posted Nov 30

The 2025 Legislative Session begins on January 13th, 2025, which is approaching quickly. We hope you are looking forward to joining our events and...

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