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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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City of Bellingham residential rental fee regulations go into effect on 8/1/2025. RHAWA forms have been revised for compliance.

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

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

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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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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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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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If you’ve ever wanted to be at the forefront of shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that impact rental housing across Washington...

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The Department of Commerce has published information required under HB 1217 which includes a rent cap of 10% for residential rentals through the...

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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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LINK Meetings are one of the best ways to meet like-minded members and expand your knowledge of both rental property strategies as well as the...

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Azibo Has Been Acquired by TurboTenant

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