RHAWA is working hard to keep track of the ever-changing landscape of rental housing regulation in various jurisdictions across Washington State....
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My office has received a lot of inquiries lately about what a housing provider may charge when a resident breaks a lease provision. Washington law...
Read PostIt has been quite a while since I’ve written an article highlighting RHAWA’s monthly LINK meetings as Legislative Session occupied much...
Read PostAs the state winds down from the frenzy that was the 2024 Legislative Session in Olympia, we move our eyes to more local jurisdictions for the...
Read PostOver the last several years RHAWA has prioritized developing and nurturing relationships and strategic partnerships unique to Eastern Washington. To...
Read PostThe federal CARES Act which went into effect during the COVID emergency period requires housing providers to give tenants a minimum of...
Read PostRHAWA provides screening services for members. We encourage rental housing providers to screen all prospective adult tenants. Far more than a...
Read PostDid you know that if you have an applicant who has lived in the United States for a period of time but does not provide a Social Security Number...
Read PostWe are delighted to announce the availability of the 2024 edition of the Seattle Renter's Handbook, produced by the City's Renting in Seattle...
Read PostRHAWA lease forms are very thorough and include most of the information and legal clauses needed to form a legal rental agreement throughout...
Read PostOlympia, WA – On the last day and the last minute of the midway point for the 2024 Washington State Legislative session the Speaker of the...
Read PostEvery now and then a bit of wisdom rises to the surface. And when it has to do with an appliance that involves a flame and natural gas in your home,...
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