RHAWA: Where all the Rental Housing Products + Services you'll Need Come Together

Jaci Willoughby | Membership + Marketing Specialist |  jwilloughby@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0601

By joining thousands of other housing providers across Washington state as an RHAWA member, you’ve made a great choice for your rental business and your peace of mind. With annual dues less expensive than an hour with an attorney, you’re getting tremendous value and a wealth of information and support at your disposal.

“…RHAWA is doing an excellent job at the things I need most: tenant screening, providing news about developments that affect me as a housing provider, providing excellent forms, and providing practical tips. Bravo!”

Our attorney-reviewed lease agreements and forms set the standard for housing providers in Washington. The RHAWA lease has stood the test of time for over 90 years thanks to continual review and updates as state and local laws change. Without question, THE best way to protect yourself and your property is with a solid lease agreement. We provide both single family and multi-family versions of the lease, month-to-month and term lease versions, and offer a wide variety of local and other addenda to meet your individual property’s needs. You can rest easy knowing that when you use the forms that we provide, you are doing the best you can to set yourself up for success.

“For what I use RHAWA for, it’s awesome. The forms you guys have are the best; makes getting tenants a breeze. I know if I don’t know an answer it’s just a phone call away.”

We know that even with over 75 different forms covering everything from move in to move out, there are circumstances that arise which aren’t covered in any of them. Every property, every tenant, and every housing provider are different. We developed the Support Center specifically to address those questions that don’t fit neatly into any one category. Members have 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge when they search our library of articles for guidance. If members are unable to find the right article to assist, they can submit a question to our Support Center for a response within 24-hours. You can begin your search by visiting www. RHAwa.org/SupportCenter. If you’ve got a question you’re just not sure about, we’ve got the answer for you!

“RHAWA has been a great resource for me. When I first started over 15 years ago I knew very little about renting properties. RHAWA provided so much great information.” Whether you’re looking to keep up to date with best practices navigating laws in your area, planning for your financial future, or just want to know how to develop a happy relationship with your tenants, the Rental Housing Academy™ has developed courses to help RHAWA members succeed in all aspects of their rental businesses. We offer classes every week via Zoom with curriculum developed and delivered by independent experts in their fields. Prominent attorneys, property managers, real estate brokers, financial planners, and more join us every week to show members different ways to get the most of their rentals. Our ONDEMAND library of classes is available whenever you are! These pre-recorded classes are a great way to learn more about the industry on your own timeline.

“Keep up the good work and stay strong. I am constantly recommending RHAWA membership to other small housing providers. Thank you for all you do.”

The say it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. We say, why not both? Our live events give you an opportunity to not only meet with other housing providers to expand your support network, but to hear from industry leaders in a longer format than many classes. These are also where you can make connections with some of RHAWA’s excellent vendors so that when a need arises you’ve already got a plan and a contact in place for a quick and easy solution. From our Spring Workshop to the TRENDS trade show, you’ll find content you can’t get anywhere else at RHAWA events.

We’re always working to improve what we can do for you and get you everything you need to make informed decisions for your rental business. We’ve had a great time serving the rental housing community for over 90 years and look forward to being a champion for independent housing providers for many years to come. It can seem like you’re on your own when you’re juggling maintenance, tenant turnover, advertising, and more for your property. We’ve got your back.

“I recommend RHAWA to every single person I meet that’s a housing provider. RHAWA seriously makes my life easier and makes being a small housing provider manageable. Thank you!”