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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...

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It has been quite a while since I’ve written an article highlighting RHAWA’s monthly LINK meetings as Legislative Session occupied much...

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As 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...

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Over the last several years RHAWA has prioritized developing and nurturing relationships and strategic partnerships unique to Eastern Washington. To...

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The federal CARES Act which went into effect during the COVID emergency period requires housing providers to give tenants a minimum of...

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RHAWA provides screening services for members. We encourage rental housing providers to screen all prospective adult tenants. Far more than a...

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Did 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...

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We are delighted to announce the availability of the 2024 edition of the Seattle Renter's Handbook, produced by the City's Renting in Seattle...

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RHAWA lease forms are very thorough and include most of the information and legal clauses needed to form a legal rental agreement throughout...

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Olympia, WA – On the last day and the last minute of the midway point for the 2024 Washington State Legislative session the Speaker of the...

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Every 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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