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Property Management & Compliance provides operational guidance, compliance resources, and practical tools to help rental housing providers manage properties effectively and meet legal requirements.

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY: You Have Options to Keep it Safe
Posted In: Maintenance & Repair,
Date posted Jul 25

Since going through the COVID-19 Pandemic, we’re all hyper-aware/sensitive about our health and the health of those near us, our family, and...

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New Law’s Impact on MHC Properties
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws, Announcements,
Date posted Jul 20

. In Washington’s 2025 legislative session, two bills ended up having a huge impact on housing, both residential rentals and...

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Serving Notices Under New Law
Posted In: Announcements, Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jul 18

RHAWA provides many different notice forms, each for different purposes, some with variations for many different local jurisdictions. Because of...

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Managing Residential Rent Increases Under New Laws
Posted In: Announcements, Law Updates/New Laws, Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jul 16

From 5/7/2025 through 12/31/2025, the rent increase cap is 10%. From 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, the rent increase cap is 9.683% It is a best...

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Certified Mail Tips
Posted In: Announcements, Form & Resource Revisions, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jul 14

Under HB 1003, certified mail is required when in-person delivery of a notice is not successful. However, proof of delivery is not required. The...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT!!!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jul 12

The four Residential lease/agreement forms found at RHAwa.org/rental-forms-leases-notices#Section2 were revised on June 11, 2025 to include the...

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A Successful First Housing Provider Workshop!
Posted In: Education & Training,
Date posted Jun 25

This year, RHAWA brought our spring workshop around the state with three different locations renamed to our Housing Provider Workshop Statewide...

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A Little Bit of Info: How to Identify Water Intrusion
Posted In: Maintenance & Repair,
Date posted Jun 20

Any building or home can suffer from water intrusion, which can result in varying degrees of damage. Water intrusion can potentially be the cause of...

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Our Most Common Service Calls and How to Avoid Them!
Posted In: Maintenance & Repair,
Date posted Jun 19

What’s in a name? When the name contains the words ‘Day & Nite’, certain questions always get asked. “Do you really get...

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FORMS UPDATE ALERT!!
Posted In: Form & Resource Revisions,
Date posted Jun 6

This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest...

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OPPORTUNITY COST: AVOIDING THE REGULATORY RECAPTURE OF INNOVATION
Posted In: Education & Training,
Date posted Jun 5

INTRODUCTION: The High Price of a Missed Moment In 2019, St. Paul, Minnesota stood at the edge of a housing boom. With interest rates around 2...

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When (and How) Does a Lease Need to be Notarized?
Posted In: Education & Training, Law Updates/New Laws,
Date posted Jun 2

From time to time, members write in with questions and confusion about when a lease needs to be notarized. Do the signatures of both the tenant and...

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