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Jul
7
Washington rental housing regulations have changed dramatically over the last decade. What was once a relatively uniform legal landscape governed...
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Date posted
Jul
2
Keeping a tenancy in continuous fixed terms that are exempt from “just cause” can be challenging and will increase your administrative...
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Date posted
Jun
12
This article focuses on Washington state requirements that are relevant to multifamily rental housing properties. In 2019, Washington state enacted...
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Date posted
Jun
4
One of the most common missteps for inexperienced housing providers is the handling of the deposit at move-out. A recent state law passed in 2023...
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Date posted
Jun
4
RHAWA Regent Steve Corker explains why Spokane’s proposed cooling ordinance could unintentionally displace naturally affordable rental housing and...
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Date posted
Jun
2
The 2026 legislative session wrapped up far kinder to housing providers than the last few have been, and the proof shows up on the calendar this...
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Date posted
Jun
1
If the last few years have left you scratching your head over Washington's rental housing rules, you're not alone and you're not wrong to feel that...
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Date posted
May
13
On February 2, the Spokane City Council approved Ordinance C36808, titled “Pathways to Eviction Diversion for Spokane,” on a 5-2...
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Date posted
May
6
If you own a handful of rental properties in Washington, taxes probably aren’t your favorite topic—but they are one of the most...
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Date posted
May
4
ESSB 6200 (Chapter 184, Laws of 2026) — Effective June 11, 2026. Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington landlords generally cannot prohibit...
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Date posted
May
1
The Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA) offers members an extensive library of legally compliant forms tailored for Washington's...
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Date posted
Apr
9
Every April, Fair Housing Month marks the anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, signed on April 11, 1968. For Washington housing providers,...
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