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Volunteers are the fuel that power RHAWA. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of RHAWA’s programs and publications....

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Here are some sustainable property maintenance best practices and modifications that can be made to your rental. As awareness about environmental...

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In order to keep your rental home valuable as a rental there are three things that will keep not only your rental income low but the home value if...

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When is it a bad time to offer advice about unclogging clogged sinks? Never! Even if your lease clearly states that the tenant is responsible for...

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ordinance NO. 996 now effective in shoreline Ordinance NO. 996 effective 12/19/2023 creates additional resident rights in the City of Shoreline....

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Like most things in life, it’s best to have a plan. Plans are necessary for making sure that things get done and are completed in the way that...

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If you have been paying even a little attention to Seattle media over the last two months, you will have heard of Jason Roth, more commonly known...

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With the leaves falling and days growing shorter, this is our signal the Washington State Legislature will soon be in session and the battle over...

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With the passage of Tacoma Measure 1 expect a full-out frontal assault aimed at Olympia and small rental housing providers this winter. Armed by...

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Just a few months ago, we made several changes to our leases and other forms in order to comply with an ordinance that changed the Tacoma Rental...

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BellinghamOn November 6, 2023, voters in Bellingham approved a new tenant protection measure put forth by a group calling themselves Community First...

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The 2024 Legislative Session begins on January 9, 2024, which is just around the corner. We hope you are looking forward to joining our events and...

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