Tacoma Housing Providers, Protect Your Rental

Washington's Trusted Resource, Empowering Housing Providers

As a rental housing provider, you make a difference in your community by providing much needed housing while gaining equity in your investments. But because of the recent passing of Measure 1, and other housing restrictive regulations, it has become increasingly difficult to operate. Gain immediate access to the Rental Housing Association of Washington, which has the resources you need to operate your rental property.

About Tacoma's Measure 1

Measure 1 penned as a “Tenant Bill of Rights” was an initiative sponsored by Tacoma For All, an organization endorsed by the Democratic Socialist Party. The Measure further restricts rental housing provider and property holder rights. We fought tirelessly in Tacoma against the harmful impact Measure 1 would have on Tacoma’s residents and rental stock. RHAWA participated in public forums, organized doorbelling weekends, spoke at length with city lawmakers as well as shared the voices and experiences of our 5,000 members.

We lost by only 370 votes.

What's Wrong with Measure 1?

will result in fewer affordable rental units available

When the city of Seattle began to implement the very same laws being proposed by ballot Measure 1, they saw a 22% reduction in the number of single-family housing units available for rent in just 3-years, according to the city’s own housing data. Many small housing providers, fed up with increasing regulations, simply decided to sell their rental units at the height of the housing market and seek other investment opportunities outside of the city. Once these rental units leave the market they don’t come back and with fewer affordable single-family rental housing units available, rents will increase due to law of supply and demand.

Will Make Rental Housing Less Safe

Maintaining a secure environment is crucial for tenants and is a paramount goal of housing providers and the proposed restrictions placed on them by the ballot measure will directly impact their ability to do that. If a building has a tenant with extremely disruptive behavior who has become a menace to other residents, this measure will make it nearly impossible for them to end their tenancy placing all the other tenants in an unsafe and uncomfortable situation.

Rental Housing Stock Will Deteriorate

RHAWA's Advocacy & Grassroots Effort

RHAWA aggressively advocates to ensure the relationship between housing providers and residents is equitable, we defend property rights, and encourage safe housing practices and policies. Achieving these goals is only possible with the involvement of housing providers. Join RHAWA to become involved at the local and state level with RHAWA's team to help defend the property rights of housing providers.

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Additional Services & Support for RHAWA Members

Events & Education

RHAWA hosts in-person annual events during the year as well as monthly meetups, known as LINK meetings. We also have an extensive educational platform, with 100+ classes, which are available ONLINE or ONDEMAND.

FREE Members-Only ONDEMAND Classes

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Leases & Forms

Gain unlimited access to an extensive library of online leases + forms which are tailored specifically to state and city laws unique to Washington and are updated and reviewed as laws change by experienced landlord-tenant attorneys.

Support Center & Forum

Our Support Center provides instant self-help and has 90+ articles, written by industry experts including staff, attorneys, and property management professionals. The member forum taps into the collective knowledge of our membership.

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Become a Member for as little as $23/Month*

RHAWA serves independent rental property owners and managers with industry-leading benefits, including leases + forms, a support center featuring best practice articles, educational courses + events, tenant screening, advocacy, and more.

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TACOMA RENTAL REGULATIONS & MEASURE 1

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TACOMA RENTAL REGULATIONS & MEASURE 1

_{Attorney Christopher Cutting walks us through Tacoma's recent changes to the Rental Housing Code, which was updated by the City Council in July 2023, along with the Measure 1 ballot initiative, also known as the Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, which went into effect December 8, 2023.}

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