Education + Events: December Calendar

EDUCATION + EVENTS

DECEMBER CALENDAR

Denise Myers | Education + Resources Director |  dmyers@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0614

Our education program is designed to provide independent housing providers, MHC owners, and others in the residential housing industry a foundation of knowledge and skills to help them meet legal responsibilities and succeed in the business.

RHAWA'S ANNUAL GALA

When: Saturday, December 3 | 6 - 9pm Register: RHAwa.org/events/annual-gala-202212 Location: The Ruins – 703 6th Ave N, Seattle 98109-4212 At RHAWA, we like parties, and you are invited to our most exclusive one! This year’s Annual Gala will be in the theme of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Come dressed in your best 1920’s attire and enjoy a night of live music, entertainment, and exquisite dining. The entertainment for the evening will be provided by Maison de V Entertainment –aerialist performances and spectacle performers to keep you wanting more. Come with us and be amazed. Photo and interaction opportunities with our resident flapper girls throughout the cocktail reception

EXPANSION OF LOCAL RENTAL LAWS

When: Wednesday, December 7 | 2 - 4pm Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers Location: ONLINE Only While Washington’s Residential Landlord Tenant Act is comprehensive and governs landlord-tenant law throughout the state, it is only enforceable through civil actions taken by landlords and tenants. Now several local jurisdictions have taken on the role of enforcer by implementing their own laws, enabling them to inflict hefty fines on housing providers. They have also crafted new laws which have spread to other cities and then up to the state level. RHAWA’s legal counsel Chris Benis will explore these trends and review recently enacted laws in Burien, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Olympia, Port Townsend, Redmond, and more.

RHAWA MEMBERSHIP PREVIEW & ORIENTATION

When: Tuesday, December 13 | 1 - 2pm Cost: FREE to Attend Location: ONLINE Only Please join Membership Specialist Daniel Bannon for an overview of member benefits and services offered by RHAWA. Participants will receive a tour of the RHAWA website and tools and are encouraged to ask questions relating to member benefits throughout the meeting. This meeting is designed for New Members and those considering membership with RHAWA. Specific property management and Legal questions cannot be addressed during this meeting. Seats are limited to 25 participants and registration is required.

LINK MEETING

When: Tuesday, December 13 Cost: FREE to Attend Responsible for your own food & beverages

Pierce County | 5:30 - 7pm Urban Elk Bar and Restaurant 2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma 98405 Legislative Session is always a whirlwind of new information and changes to state policy so it is crucial that our members are properly informed in order to effectively advocate on their own behalf. Come join the members of RHAWA legislative team and have a conversation about everything you need to know before Legislative Session.

Snohomish County | 6 - 7:30pm Bob's Burger 1611 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett 98208 Do you know how to handle the upcoming tax season? Learn now how to handle the next tax season, gain knowledge about what are and are not taxable events.

King County – Eastside | 6:30 - 8pm Dukes Seafood 500 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004 Do you have a list of reliable vendors? Things tend to need to be addressed during a tenancy, do you have vendors you can count on? Join us as we talk about developing and maintaining those vendor relationships.

King County – Southside | 6:30 - 8pm Claim Jumper 5901 S 180th St, Tukwila 98188 Have you ever had a tenant die while living in your unit? Join use as we discuss what to do in case of a tenant death. We will explore what measures you should have in place ahead of time and what to do once you have been informed of the death. It may not be as simple as you think.

JUST CAUSE TERMINATION LAWS

When: Thursday, December 15 | 3-5pm Cost: $30 Members | $200 Freemium Subscribers Location: ONLINE Only Since introduced in Seattle over 40 years ago, "Just Cause Eviction" laws restrict the rights of the landlord to terminate month-to-month tenancies. This concept has now spread across the west coast, with many variations. First the State and now several Washington cities have developed their own list of just causes for terminating tenancies. Many have extended this protection for tenants in fixed term leases, taking away the last safety net for property investors who need to maintain control over the usage of their property. Christopher Cutting, Attorney and RHAWA Board Vice President will explain this complicated web of state and local regulations and how to navigate them.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

When: Friday, December 23, 2022 Monday, December 26, 2022