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 MUST READ

 A CLOSER LOOK

VOTER'S GUIDE

TACOMA IS THE TEST

Washington’s 2026 General Election

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DANIEL BANNON | 23

GUIDE TO NAVIGATING

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS MORE

ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

THAN GOOD INTENTIONS

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SUPPORT CENTER | 11

HOUSING MATTERS PODCAST | 12

EDUCATION & RESOURCES | 13

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CURRENT | October 2026 ASSOCIATION NEWS

Growing Our Team to Better Serve Washington Housing Providers Melissa Canfield | RHAWA Deputy Director |  mcanfield@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0615

As Denise Myers celebrates 10 years with RHAWA, we're investing in the future of member programs with the addition of Hannah Pritchard and Libby Patton. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Sean Flynn

Secretary Larry Crites

Vice President Christopher Cutting

Treasurer Neil Wilson

Past President William Shadbolt

Audrey Riddle Barbara Carson Cathy Jeney Chris Dobler Chris Gurdjian Constance Nelson Cory Brewer Devin Easterlin

Elaine Armstrong Jason Dolloph Kaitlyn Jackson Kristi Tripple Mark Mullally Sharon Cunnington Steve Corker Synthia Melton

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Of course, no one builds something great alone. Since 2020, Val Kushi has been an invaluable partner in supporting Denise and our members, helping deliver the high level of service, responsiveness, and member engagement that RHAWA is known for today. To build on that success and support our continued growth, we're excited to welcome two talented professionals to the team: Hannah Pritchard, Compliance & Content Manager, and Libby Patton, Education & Engagement Manager. Both bring unique expertise, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to serving Washington's housing providers. Working alongside Denise and Val, Hannah and Libby will help strengthen the resources, educational opportunities, compliance support, and personalized service that members depend on every day. We like to think they are the perfect 10-year anniversary gift: help! Together, they will expand RHAWA's capacity to deliver the education, resources, and connections housing providers need while continuing to provide the exceptional member experience our members have come to expect.  Continued on page 5

ASSOCIATION NEWS: Growing Our Team to Better Serve Washington Housing Providers.................................................3 EDUCATION + EVENTS: Calendar..........................4 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: Tacoma is the Test...............................................................6 SUPPORT CENTER: Guide To Navigating Disability Accommodations............................... 11 HOUSING MATTERS PODCAST: Laurence Raybois: Affordable Housing Needs More than Good Intentions................................ 12 EDUCATION + RESOURCES: Assistance Animals are Back in the Headlines..................... 13 VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: ENGAGE26: A Final Invitation and a Big Thank You.............. 14 EDUCATION + EVENTS: ENGAGE26 Fall Expo + Annual Business - Get Ready for the Biggest Gathering in Washington Rental Housing ...................................................15 VENDOR LISTING...................................................19 Creating Value by Reframing the Opportunity at Rivendell Apartments...............22

Christopher Benis

As RHAWA continues to grow and evolve, we were especially proud to celebrate a major milestone last month: Denise Myers' 10-year anniversary with the association. Over the past decade, Denise has been the driving force behind member programs, education, events, and countless initiatives that have strengthened RHAWA and supported housing providers across Washington. Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to member services have helped shape the organization our members know and rely on today.

IN THIS ISSUE

Industry in Motion....................................................10

COUNCIL OF REGENTS

Denise & her husband, Chris recently celebrated their 40th anniversary in London.

Melissa Canfield

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VOTER'S GUIDE: Washington’s 2026 General Election..................................................23 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: Washington Housing Providers Appeal Dismissal of COVID Eviction Moratorium Class Action to the Ninth Circuit.................................28

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: Meeting With Assistant Secretary of HUD...............................30

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Rental Housing Association of WA EDUCATION + EVENTS

OCTOBER CALENDAR Denise Myers | RHAWA Member Programs Director |  dmyers@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0614

All class sessions are presented ONLINE only unless otherwise specified. For all ONLINE classes, 30-day access to a recording of the session is included. Upgrade your membership to include a premium dues package. The Weekly ONLINE Session Package includes 12-months' access to live weekly ONLINE educational sessions for $250/person/year. The ONDEMAND Library Package provides full access to over one hundred recorded educational sessions for $120/person/year. INTELLIRENT DEMO: MARKETING & SCREENING

ENGAGE26 CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, October 7 | 12-1pm FREE

Learn how to use your RHAWA member benefit for rental marketing & resident screening – Intellirent! Attendees will walk away from this live educational webinar with expert-level skills for: • Creating listings that demand attention, • Establishing your online presence in the rental community, • Sending, reviewing, and organizing applications for approval, • Ensuring you’re getting the most out of your tools, • Plus, a dedicated Q&A! MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP When: Cost:

Thursday, October 8 | 2-3:30pm $35 Members | $70 Guests

Review the state and local laws that govern the operation of manufactured housing communities in the State of Washington. Attorney Brad Drury will discuss various aspects of the MHLTA as it relates to all phases of a tenancy including screening of applicants, the rental agreement, legal duties of the landlord and the tenant, preparing and serving notices and the unlawful detainer process. We will also review laws enacted in several local governments across the state. LINK MEETINGS With ENGAGE26 taking place this month, all in-person LINK Meetings have been canceled; however, we will still offer one online LINK Meeting. • LINK Meeting | ONLINE | Tuesday, October 27, 6-7:30pm *Meeting time and subject may change. Please check the calendar at RHAwa.org/events.

See details on pages 15-18 or visit: engageWA.com

Wednesday + Thursday, October 14 & 15 | All Day

New regulations. Shifting markets. Growing complexity. If you manage rental property in Washington, the landscape looks different every year — and 2027 will be no exception. ENGAGE26 gives you two days to get ahead of it: practical sessions on operations, compliance, and business strategy, plus direct access to the policymakers, attorneys, and industry leaders who are shaping what comes next. Two days that pay for themselves. Walk away with the knowledge, tools, and connections to protect and grow your rental housing business. See details on pages 15-18 or visit engageWA.com. TAX FILLING FOR YOUR RENTAL BUSINESS When: Cost:

Wednesday, October 21 | 3-4:30pm $35 Members | $70 Guests

Learn best practices for the rental property owner to structure rental operations and taxes to take advantage of commonly overlooked deductions. Specific guidance for filing 2026 taxes will be reviewed. Instructor, Nika Toce makes it easy to understand complex tax law and best practices for rental property owners when filing federal taxes with ongoing rental operations, property purchases and sales. She is the Managing Partner of Hutchinson & Walter CPAs, specializing in federal tax return preparation. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS: DO HUD CHANGES AFFECT US IN WASHINGTON? When: Cost:

Wednesday, October 29 | 2-3pm $35 Members | $70 Guests

A tenant with a disability can make a reasonable accommodation request, including use of an Emotional Support Animal at any time. They must also be permitted to make reasonable disability-related modifications to the property. Recent changes at HUD have us wondering if anything has actually changed for us in Washington State. Attorney Alex Ellis will explain how fair housing complaints are processed in Washington, and best practices for housing providers to limit their exposure. She will review best practices for handling requests, including documentation, questions you can ask, and what to do if a request does not seem reasonable.

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Growing Our Team to Better Serve Washington Housing Providers Hannah Pritchard, Compliance & Content Manager Hannah is originally from Gunbarrel, Colorado. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a B.A. in Classical Civilization Studies and minors in French, Leadership Studies, and Creative Writing. Throughout college, Hannah worked for the City of Boulder in outdoor education and trail conservation, where she developed her passion for the outdoors.

for an e-commerce company, and legal assistant, experiences that helped shape her versatile skill-set and people-first approach.

Hannah loves to travel! This is a photo of her in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Libby and her family during Pirate Night on a Disney Cruise where they traveled to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Grand Cayman Islands.

After graduation, Hannah joined the Construction Education Foundation, a Denver-based nonprofit focused on trade education and workforce development. She later relocated to Seattle, where she worked as a paralegal for a law firm specializing in construction litigation.

A self-proclaimed Disney enthusiast, Libby makes time for Disney vacations each year. She also enjoys reading true crime novels and watching documentaries. At home, she's kept company by Ruby, her beloved senior dog, and her two black cats, Indy and Mulligan.

Growing up, Hannah learned how to fish, forage, and thrive in the wilderness thanks to her father, an experienced tracker and survivalist. She has carried those skills with her to the Pacific Northwest, where she spends her free time backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater kayaking. Hannah recently adopted a puppy named Miso, who is quickly learning to accompany her on outdoor adventures.

In her role as Education & Engagement Manager, Libby works closely with members to deliver educational programs, professional development opportunities, and meaningful engagement across the association. Drawing on her extensive property management experience, she helps develop training and resources that support housing providers at every stage of their business while fostering strong connections throughout RHAWA's membership.

In her role as Compliance & Content Manager, Hannah helps ensure members have access to accurate, timely information and resources to navigate Washington's ever-changing housing regulations. She oversees updates and revisions to RHAWA's forms library, develops help articles and educational content, and helps ensure members have access to the tools and information they need to stay compliant in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Hannah also serves as the staff liaison to RHAWA's Legal Defense Fund, helping support the fund's mission to defend and protect the property rights of Washington housing providers through strategic legal advocacy. Libby Patton, Education & Engagement Manager Libby is originally from Clarkston, Washington, and has called Spokane home since 2010. A proud Eastern Washington University alumna, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She later earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. Her passion for leadership, education, and community building has guided her throughout her professional journey. Over the past 9.5 years, Libby has built her career in the rental housing industry, most recently serving as a multi-site property manager overseeing large multifamily communities throughout the Spokane area. Before entering property management, she worked as a cosmetologist, insurance adjuster, onboarding coordinator

Outside of work, Libby enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have been together for 14 years and married for eight. After serving as foster parents for many years, they are now proud parents to Jose (9) and Bella (7).

Join Us in Saying Congratulations & Welcome As Hannah and Libby settle into their new roles, they're eager to connect with RHAWA members and learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing housing providers across Washington. Whether you have questions, ideas, feedback, or simply want to introduce yourself, they would love to hear from you. And while you're reaching out, please help us congratulate Denise Myers on her 10-year anniversary with RHAWA. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to our members have helped shape many of the programs and services that support housing providers throughout the state today. You can contact them at: • Denise Myers: dmyers@RHAwa.org | (206) 905-0614 • Hannah Pritchard: hpritchard@RHAwa.org | (206) 905-0610 • Libby Patton: lpatton@RHAwa.org | (206) 486-7176 Please join us in congratulating Denise on this significant milestone and giving Hannah and Libby a warm welcome to the RHAWA team. We are excited for this next chapter and look forward to the impact they will have on our members, our programs, and the rental housing industry throughout Washington State.

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TACOMA IS THE TEST Daniel Klemme | RHAWA Policy & Partnership Coordinator

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Initiative Measure No. 1 would build compulsory tenant-union bargaining and a new enforcement apparatus inside Tacoma’s private rental market. The organizations promoting it have described a broader goal: replacing market housing with social housing.

Tacoma voters will decide on November 3, 2026, whether to adopt SAFE Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1. The campaign title sounds benign. The filed law is a sweeping regulatory and political project. Measure 1 would build a new licensing, enforcement, and tenant-union bargaining system across Tacoma’s private rental market. The political context matters. Tacoma for All frames the fight as “People Power” against “Corporate Profit.” Tacoma DSA is among its top contributors. National DSA materials call for replacing the private housing market with social housing and identify a nationwide movement of “militant tenant unionists” as a prerequisite for reaching that goal. Measure 1 would place legal recognition, compulsory bargaining, recurring meetings, and enforcement power behind that strategy at the building level.

narrow. Providers with four or fewer units receive relief from selected bargaining and notice requirements, but licensing, the public database, and the general enforcement system still apply. Units are aggregated across affiliated holdings, and a family with a fiveplex falls outside the measure’s small-provider definition. Measure 1 also directs that any ambiguity in the chapter must be construed in favor of the tenant. That language tells administrators and courts which side should receive the benefit of uncertainty before the facts of a particular dispute are resolved.

Tacoma is the test. The city’s Figure 1. Measure 1 creates a linked regulatory system rather than a collection of isolated provisions. 2023 landlord-tenant initiative passed by only 370 votes. A few hundred voters at $500 and reaching five times monthly rent. changed the obligations of every housing provider in the city. Read the Law, Not the Campaign Name Tacoma for All calls Measure 1 “Accountability for Lawbreakers” and promises action against “corporate slumlords.” The filed text reaches Tacoma’s entire rental housing system. The measure would require licenses and per-unit fees, collect and publish ownership information, aggregate affiliated holdings inside and outside Tacoma, recognize tenant unions, compel bargaining, authorize complaints and lawsuits, impose penalties, and place rental licenses at risk. Every definition, enforcement provision, and procedural advantage would apply through law long after the campaign signs disappear. The campaign emphasizes exemptions for small providers. Those protections are

They Call Compliance a Failure Tacoma already has an enforcement system. Its Rental Housing Code authorizes the City to investigate violations, attempt settlement, impose penalties, and reduce or waive penalties when a provider corrects a violation within ten days or shows reasonable cause. The 2023 Landlord Fairness Code added private rights of action, damages, attorney-fee recovery, and penalties beginning

As of August 18, Tacoma for All cited one municipal penalty since 2023 as proof that enforcement is broken. That number cannot answer the question by itself. A low penalty count may reflect compliance and successful correction. It may also reflect under-reporting or weak administration. The campaign materials reviewed for this article did not pair the number with data showing substantiated complaints, correction rates, repair times, repeat violations, or unresolved cases. A housing code succeeds when furnaces are repaired, unlawful fees are refunded, and defective notices are corrected. A penalty count measures punishment.  Continued on page 8

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Tacoma is the Test Measure 1 repeatedly promises “voluntary compliance,” but its operative language requires a penalty of at least $500 and up to five times monthly rent for each confirmed violation. It creates a specific cure provision for a promptly remedied state habitability violation, while the broader universe of notice, fee, process, and paperwork violations receives no comparable express waiver. A movement that treats successful correction as inadequate because nobody paid a penalty will always find a reason to demand more enforcement. Low penalties become evidence that government is too soft. High penalties become evidence of widespread misconduct. The bureaucracy expands under either result. This Is a Socialist Housing Project That description comes from the movement’s own political program. Tacoma for All says its local work is part of a larger fight and that local victories should inspire broader movements to transform society. Zev Cook co-founded Tacoma for All, served as an officer of Tacoma DSA from 2021 through 2024, and later received a national DSA endorsement for Tacoma City Council. Tacoma DSA appears among Tacoma for All’s leading contributors, and the Democratic Socialists of America appears among its leading PAC contributors. National DSA has also explained its housing objective. Its program calls for publicly owned social housing, universal rent control, and strict regulation of investment properties. Its Housing Justice Commission says the private housing market must be replaced by social housing to achieve its definition of housing justice. A 2025 resolution identifies an organized nationwide movement of “militant tenant unionists” as a prerequisite for that project. Measure 1 would create the local machinery. A Home Is Not a Workplace Measure 1 imports a labor-union model into the relationship between people who own housing and people who rent it. It treats an apartment building like a workplace, the housing provider like management, and a collection of tenants like an employee bargaining unit.

Rental Housing Association of WA bargain over leases and living conditions, and attend recurring meetings. The result would not resemble a balanced commercial negotiation. It would create a government-backed pressure system in which one side can make demands while the other remains legally, financially, and operationally responsible for the property. The model also diminishes the individual tenant. Tenants are individuals and families who entered their own rental agreements for their own homes. They may have different incomes, priorities, family circumstances, lease terms, and relationships with management. Some may want lower fees. Others may prioritize security, parking, pet policies, renovations, or quiet enjoyment. Some may want no part of a political organization operating inside their building. Yet a union supported by a majority of occupied units could obtain a legally privileged place at the bargaining table over subjects affecting the entire property. Residents who disagree would still live with the resulting conflict, disruption, and building-wide demands. Their individual voices could be displaced by whoever claims to represent “the tenants.” That does not empower every tenant. It empowers an organized faction to speak over the rest. Measure 1 would convert DSA’s national tenant-organizing strategy into a building-by-building structure backed by law. Recognition, recurring access, and compulsory bargaining would make each property a platform for organized pressure. Compulsory bargaining also creates the infrastructure for coordinated escalation. A dispute over one lease can become a building-wide campaign. A demand can become an organizing tool. A meeting can become a confrontation. The same infrastructure can be used to organize coordinated rent withholding or a rent strike, while the housing provider must still pay the mortgage, employees, utilities, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and repairs. That is the fundamental imbalance. The activists gain organized leverage over the property. The owner retains every financial obligation required to keep it operating.

The Burden Reaches Every Provider The “corporate slumlord” slogan hides a basic scale problem. A 5,000-unit company can employ attorneys, compliance staff, centralized leasing systems, and dedicatFigure 2. This sequence synthesizes published Tacoma for All and DSA materials. What does “good-faith bared record-keeping teams. A Measure 1 supplies legal recognition and compulsory bargaining at the city level. gaining” mean in the context family renting a duplex canof someone’s home? Does not. Fixed compliance costs the bargaining table include insurance premiums, interest rates, property taxes, are easier for the largest firms to absorb, which means an anti-corporate measure utility expenses, payroll, repairs, legal costs, replacement reserves, and the price can push the market toward greater consolidation. of construction materials? Does anyone present the rent roll, delinquency rates, vacancy loss, or the terms imposed by the lender? Does the discussion account for Small providers may sell. Prospective providers may decide never to enter the Tacoma’s declining housing production while demand continues to grow? market. Large firms may become the only operators with enough scale to manage the legal and administrative burden. The campaign attacks institutional ownership Will housing providers have attorneys, accountants, market data, financial models, while creating conditions that favor institutions over ordinary owners. and supply-and-demand charts at every quarterly meeting? Will tenant representatives have any obligation to consider whether their demands can actually be financed? The same contradiction applies to investment. Capital can move. Developers can build in another city. Lenders can finance another asset. Investors can choose Measure 1 supplies no serious economic framework for answering those questions. bonds, stocks, industrial property, private credit, or housing in a jurisdiction with It simply commands housing providers to recognize qualifying tenant unions, fewer unknowns. A provider can sell a rental house to an owner-occupant. A tenant is not an employee. A housing provider is not an employer. A lease is not a collective bargaining agreement, and a home is not a workplace.

CURRENT | October 2026 No city ordinance can require private capital to remain where the risk no longer makes sense. The loss often appears as a building that never receives financing, a rehabilitation that never pencils, or a home that leaves the rental market. Those decisions never appear in an enforcement database, but renters experience the result through fewer homes and fewer choices.

DSA’s strategy concentrates political power over scarcity. A free housing market reduces scarcity through more housing and more competition.

Scarcity Is the Real Housing Emergency Tacoma is planning to accommodate 60,000 additional housing units by 2050. It needs more people willing to build, finance, own, rehabilitate, and operate housing.

DSA says militant tenant unions are a prerequisite for replacing the private housing market. Measure 1 would create durable legal and political infrastructure for that strategy inside Tacoma’s rental housing system.

The permitting trend is already troubling. Tacoma averaged 1,647 permitted housing units annually from 2020 through 2022 and 572 from 2024 through 2025, a decline of 65 percent. Washington’s statewide decline across the same periods was 27 percent. Interest rates, land, labor, financing, zoning, project mix, and development timelines all matter. The comparison does not prove that any single ordinance caused the slowdown. It shows the weak production environment in which Measure 1 would operate.

Tacoma Is the Test Tacoma for All says local victories should inspire broader movements.

RHAWA stands for private property, voluntary exchange, capital formation, competition, and abundant supply. A healthy market has room for a family with a duplex, a nonprofit affordable housing provider, a professional operator, and an institutional investor capable of financing a large community. Safe housing and strong enforcement of actual misconduct fit within that system. Compulsory political control of private housing does not. The 2023 initiative passed by 370 votes, 21,903 to 21,533. This election can be decided by people you know.

Measure 1 would finance, Figure 3. Tacoma’s housing need, permit slowdown, and early Home in Tacoma supply indicators. permit, or construct zero Permit comparisons are descriptive and do not isolate causation. homes. It would add cost, If you vote in Tacoma, return administration, enforcement, your ballot and vote no. If friends, family, neighbors, clients, or colleagues vote in and litigation risk around the homes Tacoma already has. Tacoma, call them. Ask whether they understand the filed law. Ask whether they Abundance gives renters practical power. A renter with several acceptable homes have returned their ballots. Send them accurate information and make sure they to choose from can reject an unreasonable price, leave poor service, compare manvote. Tacoma is the test. Vote NO on Initiative Measure No. 1. agement, and force providers to compete. Competition creates accountability before a complaint, lawsuit, or City investigation begins.

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Guide To Navigating Disability Accommodations Hannah Pritchard | RHAWA Compliance & Content Manager |  hpritchard@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0610

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While the rules and regulations that govern rental housing practices can be difficult to understand even in the most general of circumstances, they feel even more convoluted as the specifics of your tenants’ situations emerge. When it comes to disability accommodations, many housing providers find themselves wondering what is expected of them. While it is natural to feel some confusion when navigating fair housing protections, the murkiness can quickly become clearer when you have a strong understanding of the way that disability accommodations work and how you can implement systems to ensure that you are being fair to tenants and compliant in the eyes of the law. What Are Disability Accommodation & Modification Requests? Disability accommodation requests include any request to change or make an exception to a housing policy, rule, or practice that gives equal opportunity to a person with a disability to live in a residence. Disability modification requests serve the same purpose, but involve making physical changes to a unit to make it more accessible to a tenant. There is no standardized form for disability accommodation requests in the state of Washington, and renters may make a request to you in a variety of ways. It’s best practice to make sure you’re documenting any request that you receive, even if it’s verbal or informal. Common Types of Requests Examples of requests that tenants may make are: • Allowing a service or emotional support animal in a “no-pets” unit. Note: Despite changes in other parts of the country, in Washington State, any pet-related fees should be waved because the animal is not to be thought of as a “pet” but a disability-related aid. • Permitting additional occupants of a unit to allow for a live-in caregiver • Creating reserved parking • Allowing installation of wheelchair ramps, handrails, etc. (typically at tenants’ expense)

What Are Your Rights? You are permitted to take certain steps while evaluating accommodation solutions. If the disability or need for accommodation is not obvious, you can request a letter for each animal or accommodation from the tenant’s care provider that testifies to their disability and subsequent need for accommodation. If a request would place an “unreasonable” financial or administrative burden on you, or it would change the nature of your business, you must work with your tenant to find a reasonable alternative solution. For example: rather than allowing a full renovation of a shower to accommodate a walker, you may suggest installing a handrail and bench to an existing shower. Before denying any request, the best idea is to consult an attorney. Processing Accommodation Requests Knowing how to process accommodation requests is half the battle when it comes to ensuring that you remain compliant with the Fair Housing Act and Washington State Law. Failure to process accommodation requests makes up over 50% of all fair housing complaints—the consequences of which can amount to thousands of dollars in fines and fees. When processing a request, housing providers should evaluate the following: TEST A: Is there a disability-related need that would be met by the requested accommodation? 1. Is the disability and need for accommodation apparent/obvious or already known? If NO, continue to next step. If YES, continue to Test B. 2. Can tenant provide a letter from a care provider that states that they a) have a disability and b) have a disability-related need for the accommodation requested?

If they cannot supply valid documentation, you can deny the request. TEST B: Is the request “reasonable”? 1. Do any of the following grounds for denial exist? a. It would impose significant, undue financial and administrative burden. b. It would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing provider’s services. c. It would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others. d. It would cause substantial physical damage to the property. If NO, you must grant the request. If YES, continue to next step. 2. Is there an alternative, reasonable accommodation that would meet the requesters disability-related needs? Work with the tenant to determine if there is an alternative accommodation that would effectively address their disability-related needs. Make sure to document this process. If you are unable to agree on a reasonable solution, consult with an attorney[DM1.1]. Key Takeaways • Tenants have a right to request disability-related accommodations under the Fair Housing Act. • Under the law, landlords, have a duty to honor these requests either by performing the requested accommodation or performing a different, mutually-agreed-upon accommodation that addresses the disability-related need. • Make sure you are keeping all related paperwork, notes, etc. to document any conversations you and your tenant may be having related to their disability accommodations. • In all instances in which you feel unsure or unable to accommodate a request, you should consult a lawyer.

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HOUSING MATTERS PODCAST

Laurence Raybois: Affordable Housing Needs More than Good Intentions

That was the opening of Laurence Raybois’ editorial in the Spokesman Review (accessible online). Laurence never thought to write an op-ed before, or to speak out publicly before about her situation. But the decisions made at the state level had become too dire for her not too. The rent control laws limited her capacity to have the funds needed to invest in her property. She has owned her manufactured housing community

grow roots here, the rent control law is a slap in the face from the state to her as an individual owner-operator. The last straw was a fee for septic systems that increased 137% over the course of one year. No relief exists for her in this system. But she is literally doing what the state has said we need to do: invest in the growth of the housing supply.

At a time when the federal government is passing laws to grow the nation’s manufactured housing supply with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Washington State is doing all it can to ensure that this type of housing gets invested in elsewhere.

Not only has Laurence spoken out in the form of her op-ed in the Spokesman Review, but her podcast appearance is something she said she would never thought she would do. RHAWA is glad that she did. Her voice is an important one especially right now. I’ll leave it here with her words:

Laurence came to RHAWA’s offices to sit down for a podcast interview to go in depth on this topic. For her, a French immigrant to this country who purchased this property as not only an investment with her husband but to

“Manufactured housing communities

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property for over 20 years now. He has long-time tenants who own their homes and pay her lot rent. So, when expenses or needs go above 5%, she has no tools to be able to invest in her property besides re-purposing unused or underutilized parts of it.

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“My story could be just another tale of economic stress: the increasing price of doing business being at odds with customers’ ability to pay for the service. There is some of that, for sure. But in the end, it is also a story of price gouging, political virtue signaling and morality.”

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remain one of Washington’s most affordable paths to homeownership. They deserve thoughtful public policy that protects residents while also recognizing the economic realities of maintaining aging infrastructure. Washington can preserve affordability while creating a narrowly tailored hardship process for documented, extraordinary circumstances. Other states have recognized the need for that kind of balance. We, private property owners, are cast as the villains in this story, and the brave legislators who took us on are nothing short of heroic. There is in fact nothing heroic about doing something for someone else’s money, yet these people got accolades and their 15 minutes of fame.”

CURRENT | October 2026 EDUCATION + RESOURCES

Assistance Animals are Back in the Headlines Libby Patton | RHAWA Education & Engagement Manager |  lpatton@RHAwa.org |  (206) 486-7176

Libby Patton

In May, a leaked internal HUD memorandum signaled a possible shift in federal ideology related to reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals in rental housing. The memo reportedly suggests that companion animals, unlike trained service animals, may be subject to additional deposits or monthly fees to help offset the risk of property damage. Since then, RHAWA has received numerous member inquiries about how this interpretation may affect their rental operations in Washington. Although these developments are drawing attention, they are unlikely to significantly affect rental housing operations in Washington. State courts have consistently interpreted discrimination protections broadly, and changing current practices could expose housing providers to substantial legal and financial risk. Why Assistance Animals Continue to Raise Questions Assistance animal accommodation requests are highly individualized, which can make it difficult to review them properly and apply regulations consistently. Residents may submit requests in different ways, and supporting documentation can vary - both

in form and substance - from case to case. High rates of fraud add another challenge, as housing providers must distinguish legitimate accommodation requests from tenant attempts to avoid reasonable pet fees and deposits, breed restrictions, or to bring pets into animal-free properties. Further, online information often adds to the confusion. Property owners and the public encounter a steady stream of headlines about service and companion animals in public spaces, sensationalized stories involving emotional support animals, HUD guidance, state laws, and jurisdiction-specific court decisions. In each scenario, context matters, and one attention-grabbing case does not necessarily apply to housing-specific accommodation requests. This leaves housing providers with several practical questions: when is additional information necessary, what documentation may be requested, what information is off-limits, and how does the accommodation process differ when a disability is readily apparent vs, one that is not immediately visible? The stakes in answering these questions make anyone tasked with handling them understandably cautious.

Most housing providers want to respect their residents’ rights but also want to ensure they are applying policies properly. Mishandling a request can create a fair housing risk, but simply approving everything without understanding the process isn’t good practice either. These recurring questions, combined with a constantly changing legal landscape, highlight the need for ongoing education. Instead of reacting to each new headline, landlords can benefit from training that clarifies the rules and helps them build a practical, consistent process for responding when an accommodation request inevitably lands on their desk. Build Your Foundation with Online Training In the July edition of CURRENT, Alex Ellis, Associate Attorney at Cutting Law Firm, explored what HUD’s new guidance may mean for rental housing providers in Washington and why local legal standards still matter. If you missed the article, you can also find it on the RHAWA blog. Members who want a deeper, practical understanding of this issue are invited to attend Alex’s one-hour webinar hosted by RHAWA, on Emotional Support Animals on October 29. She will

review key considerations, common questions, and best practices for responding to accommodation requests. Tickets are $35 for members and free for Class Pass subscribers. Bring Your Questions to ENGAGE26 James Jenkins, Associate Legal Counsel at PetScreening.com, will lead a breakout session in the Rental Operations learning track titled There Will Be Animals: Be Prepared. This session will help housing providers strengthen their approach to animal-related requests before issues arise. James will discuss how to screen animals effectively, create clear and practical pet policies, and apply consistent procedures when reviewing accommodation requests for assistance animals. Attendees will also gain insight into common documentation challenges, fraud concerns, and the importance of balancing resident rights with sound property management practices. Whether you are updating existing policies or looking for a better process for handling requests, this session will offer practical guidance you can take with you to apply in your daily operations.

Rental Housing Association of WA

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

ENGAGE26: A Final Invitation and a Big Thank You Daniel Klemme | RHAWA Policy & Partnership Coordinator

Daniel Klemme

On October 14–15, Washington’s rental housing community will gather at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue for ENGAGE26, RHAWA’s Fall Expo and Annual Business Meeting. With the event just around the corner, we have two things to say: thank you to everyone helping make it happen, and there is still time to be part of it. Thank You for Investing in This Community An event like ENGAGE takes months of preparation and people willing to contribute their time, resources, and expertise. Our sponsors and exhibitors have stepped forward to support the event. Our speakers have worked to prepare useful, engaging sessions. Behind the scenes, the RHAWA team has been bringing the details together to make those two days worthwhile for everyone attending.

ENGAGE26 SPONSORS S I LV E R

|  dklemme@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0611

Last Call for Sponsorships For businesses still considering getting involved, this is our final call for ENGAGE26 sponsorships.

a booth. With the event approaching, reach out now so we can discuss what is still available and find the right fit for your business.

ENGAGE brings your business into the room with rental housing owners, managers, and industry professionals who evaluate services and make purchasing decisions. It is an opportunity to introduce your team, share your expertise, and build familiarity with the people you want to reach.

Contact Daniel Klemme at dklemme@ RHAwa.org or (206) 905-0611 to discuss remaining opportunities.

Remaining sponsorship and branding opportunities offer ways to participate both on-site and without staffing

To our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, members, and everyone working behind the scenes: we appreciate what you have put into ENGAGE26. We look forward to seeing that work come together and welcoming you to Bellevue this October.

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To everyone who has contributed, thank you. Your support helps create a place where housing providers can learn, meet the businesses serving their industry, and build relationships that continue long after the event ends. The sponsors recognized here are an important part of that effort. Their investment helps make ENGAGE possible, and we hope you will take the opportunity to learn about their businesses. For those joining us in Bellevue, please spend time with our exhibitors, ask questions, and make those introductions. Those conversations are a big part of why we bring everyone together.

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CURRENT | October 2026 EDUCATION + EVENTS

FALL EXPO + ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Get Ready for the Biggest Gathering in Washington Rental Housing Melissa Canfield | RHAWA Deputy Director |  mcanfield@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0615

The moment we've been building toward all year is finally here. ENGAGE26 — RHAWA's Fall Expo and Annual Business Meeting — opens its doors on Wednesday, October 14, and we could not be more excited to welcome Washington's rental housing community to two of the most important days in our industry's calendar. ENGAGE26 will be held at the Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue, an accessible, modern venue offering complimentary garage parking, a spacious exhibitor hall, a dedicated Speakers Lounge, and multiple session rooms across the venue. Nearby hotels including the InterContinental, Marriott, Westin, and Hilton offer upscale accommodations, and Bellevue's restaurants and cafés are within easy walking distance for dining before and after each day's programming. The full two-day agenda is featured in the center spread of this issue — pull it out, mark your sessions, and come ready to learn. A quick note on timing: the Pre-Conference sessions beginning at 8:30 AM on Day One are reserved exclusively for RHAWA Committee Members, and the RHAWA Annual Business Meeting from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM is open to RHAWA Members only. General registration and the Fall Expo open to all attendees at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, October 14 — that's when ENGAGE26 officially begins for the full conference audience.

Over the past three issues of CURRENT, we've given you an in-depth look at each of ENGAGE26's three educational tracks — Track A: Rental Operations, Track B: Business Strategies, and Track C: Political Action — and introduced you to the outstanding presenters leading each one. Now it's time to spotlight the general sessions that will bring every attendee together.

and regulatory expansion. This is not a session about history. It is a session about right now, and what rental housing professionals must understand before it's too late.

THE SPEAKERS. THE SESSIONS. THE MOMENTS. This year's lineup is unlike anything we've assembled before. Four general sessions bookend and anchor the twoday program, each one designed to challenge the way you think about the rental housing industry and your place in it.

George Petrie, Executive Chairman & Audrey Riddle, Housing Director, Goodman Real Estate With: Sean Flynn, Executive Director, RHAWA

Day One — Opening Session Know Who You're Electing: A Housing Provider's Guide to WA's Political Shift Dr. Eric Patterson, President & CEO, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Washington's political landscape has shifted sharply, and the consequences for rental housing providers are real and immediate. Dr. Patterson draws on his work at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to explain how ideological frameworks that once lived in academic classrooms are now driving mainstream housing policy — rent control, eviction law, property rights,

Day Two — Morning General Affordable Housing Under Pressure: A Candid Update from Goodman Real Estate

ENGAGE26 closes on a high note. Two powerhouse leaders in rental housing investment take the stage to share how they've built and protected their portfolios through market volatility, regulatory pressure, and economic uncertainty — and what moves they're making right now to stay ahead. This is the session you don't leave early. Day Two — Afternoon General Session Manufacturing Consent: How Media Narratives Drive Housing Policy & How to Influence Them

Legal & Risk Management, Devco Residential Group The fight over housing policy isn't won in legislative chambers — it's won in the stories people hear, share, and believe. Long before rent control passes or new regulations land on housing providers, a narrative war has already shaped public perception. Brandi Kruse and Sandeep Kaushik — two of Washington's most recognized independent voices in political media — will break down how those narratives are built, amplified, and weaponized, and how rental housing providers can fight back and reshape the conversation in their favor. Day Two — Closing Session Ownership in the Storm: Power Moves for Property Titans Kevin Wallace, CEO, Wallace Properties & Sam Sadeghi, Co-Founder, ReblX Partners Moderator: Sean Flynn, Executive Director, RHAWA

Brandi Kruse, Political Commentator, Journalist & [un]Divided Podcast Host & Sandeep Kaushik, Partner, Sound View Strategies & Seattle Nice and Blue City Blues Podcasts Co-Host

Moderator: Kaitlyn Jackson, VP of

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Rental Housing Association of WA

FALL EXPO + ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

AGENDA PRE-CONFERENCE

Pre-Conference Registration Opens | 8:30 - 9am Sponsors Move-In | 8:30 - 11:30am

Committees

ROOM 401 - 402

ROOM 403

ROOM 407 - 408

ROOM 409

9 - 10:10am

Legal Defense Fund, Legislative Issues & Political Action

Budget & Finance

Member Programs

Speaker's Lounge

(RHAWA Committee Members-Only)

- CO-CHAIRS -

Crites, Cutting & Shadbolt

- STAFF -

- CHAIR -

Kevin Schilling

Neil Wilson

- STAFF -

Chloe Moser

- CHAIR -

Chris Benis

- STAFF -

Denise Myers

Break & EXPO Networking | 10:10 - 10:30am SPARK SESSION | 10:15 - 10:25AM

Pre-Conference Session

(RHAWA Members-Only)

RHAWA Annual Business Meeting Speakers:

Sean Flynn

10:30am - 12pm

Kevin Schilling

Melissa Canfield

Executive Director

Government Affairs Director

Deptuy Director

AGENDA – DAY 1 (WED., OCT. 14)

Denise Myers

Member Programs Director

General Registration & EXPO Networking | 11:30am - 12pm SPARK SESSION | 11:35 - 11:45AM | 11:45 - 11:55AM

OPENING SESSION & LUNCH 12 - 1pm

Know Who You’re Electing

A Housing Provider’s Guide to WA’s Political Shift Speaker:

Dr. Eric Patterson, President & CEO,

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

Break & EXPO Networking | 1 - 1:20pm SPARK SESSION | 1:05 - 1:15PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Session 1 1:20 - 2:15pm

[ RENTAL OPERATIONS ]

[ BUSINESS STRATEGIES ]

Serving Notices with Confidence

Planning for Maintenance Must Do’s

– ROOM 401+402 –

- PRESENTER -

– ROOM 403 –

[ SPEAKER’S LOUNGE ]

The Politics Behind “Affordable”

Access Hours Open 30-60 minutes before sessions until event conclusion.

- PRESENTERS -

Amenities Complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and charging stations.

Moderator: Kevin Schilling

Support Printed schedules are available should you need another.

– ROOM 407+408 –

Eric Zimmerman, Jim Henderson & Spencer Hutchins

- PRESENTER -

Eric Steven

[ POLITICAL ACTION ]

Karen McDonald

Break & EXPO Networking | 2:15 - 2:35pm SPARK SESSION | 2:20 - 2:30PM

Session 2 2:35 - 3:30pm

Wakeup Call for Passive Rental Owners - PRESENTER -

Synthia Melton

Rental Housing Across Generations - PRESENTERS -

Constance Nelson, John Mullally & Scott Griffin Moderator: Chris Benis

Eviction Moratoriums: Never Again - PRESENTERS -

Moderator: Christopher Cutting

What is a

SPARK SESSION?

SPARK SESSION | 3:35 - 3:45PM

Session 3 3:50 - 4:45pm

- PRESENTER -

Cory Brewer

When, Why & How to Use LLC’s - PRESENTER -

Julie Martiniello

  ALL PARTICIPANTS

Access Policy Restricted to speakers, moderators, and VIP badge holders.

John DiLorenzo & Sean Flynn

Break & EXPO Networking | 3:30 - 3:50pm

To Lease or Not to Lease in a “Just Cause” World

– ROOM 409 –

Housing Scorecard: Evaluating Candidates & Lawmakers - PRESENTERS -

Greg Lane & Kevin Schilling

Short, dynamic presentations designed to ignite ideas or connections —like intellectual lightning bolts.

 RHAWA COMMITTEE MEMBERS-ONLY

 RHAWA MEMBER

CURRENT | October 2026

RS-ONLY

MEYDENBAUER CENTER, BELLEVUE

AGENDA – DAY 2 (THURS., OCT. 15) GENERAL SESSION 9 - 9:45am

General Registration & EXPO Networking | 8:30 - 9am

Affordable Housing Under Pressure A Candid Update from Goodman Real Estate Speakers:

George Petrie Executive Chairman, Goodman Real Estate

Audrey Riddle Housing Director, Goodman Real Estate

With:

Sean Flynn Executive Director, RHAWA

Break & EXPO Networking | 9:45 - 10am SPARK SESSION | 9:50 - 10AM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Session 1 10 - 10:55am

[ RENTAL OPERATIONS ]

[ BUSINESS STRATEGIES ]

There Will Be Animals: Be Prepared

Creative Capital: Strategies for Rental Property Investors

– ROOM 401+402 –

- PRESENTER -

[ POLITICAL ACTION ]

[ SPEAKER’S LOUNGE ]

HB 1217 on Trial: Lawsuit Breakdown

Access Hours Open 30-60 minutes before sessions until event conclusion.

- PRESENTERS -

Amenities Complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and charging stations.

– ROOM 403 –

- PRESENTER -

James Jenkins

Jim Schneider

– ROOM 407+408 –

– ROOM 409 –

Christopher Cutting, Christy Mays & Phil Talmadge Moderator: Chris Benis

Support Printed schedules are available should you need another.

Break & EXPO Networking | 10:55 - 11:15am SPARK SESSION | 11 - 11:10AM

TOWN HALL

Session 2 11:15am - 12:10pm

Who’s on the Hook for Damages?

Today’s Insurance Challenges

- PRESENTER -

Max Glasson

The Rent is Too Damn High (for Regulations)

Access Policy Restricted to speakers, moderators, and VIP badge holders.

- PRESENTERS -

Rep. Andrew Barkis & Councilmember Jared Mead

Matt Layson

Moderator: Jake Mayson

What is a

Lunch & EXPO Networking | 12:10 - 1:20pm

SPARK SESSION?

SPARK SESSION | 12:15 - 12:25PM | 12:30 - 12:40PM | 12:45 - 12:55PM

Session 3 1:20 - 2:15pm

Business Basics: From Deposits to Depreciation

Navigating Rent Increase Laws in Washington - PRESENTER -

2027 Housing Laws: What’s Coming? - PRESENTERS -

Rep. Adison Richards, Rep. April Connors

- PRESENTER -

Christopher Cutting

Sharon Cunnington

Short, dynamic presentations designed to ignite ideas or connections —like intellectual lightning bolts.

Moderator: Chester Baldwin

Break & EXPO Networking | 2:15 - 2:35pm SPARK SESSION | 2:20 - 2:30PM

GENERAL SESSION

2:35 - 3:30pm

Manufacturing Consent

How Media Narratives Drive Housing Policy & How to Influence Them Speakers:

Brandi Kruse

Political Commentator, Journalist & [un]Divided Podcast Host

Sandeep Kaushik

Partner, Sound View Strategies & Seattle Nice and Blue City Blues Podcasts Co-Host

Moderator:

Kaitlyn Jackson

Moderator:

Sean Flynn

VP of Legal & Risk Management, Devco Residential Group

Break & EXPO Networking | 3:30 - 3:45pm SPARK SESSION | 3:35 - 3:45PM

CLOSING SESSION

3:50 - 4:45pm

RECEPTION 4:45- 6pm

Ownership in the Storm Power Moves for Property Titans Speakers:

Kevin Wallace

CEO, Wallace Properties

Sam Sadeghi

Co-Founder, ReblX Partners

Executive Director, RHAWA

Public Officials’ Mix & Mingle

Mix and mingle with government and civic leaders, rental housing professionals, and special guests.

Session topic, speakers, panelists, and moderators are subject to change.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER AT:

engageWA.com

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• Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen — WA House of Representatives, District 25 • Candidate for WA House of Rep. Jonathan Bingle — District 6 • Senator Keith Goehner — WA State Senate, District 12

Get Ready for the Biggest Gathering in Washington Rental Housing 18 More Reasons to Be There Beyond the general sessions, 18 breakout sessions are waiting for you — each one carefully designed around the issues most relevant to your properties, your business, and your role in shaping Washington's rental housing future. See the full agenda in the center spread, plan your two days, and view the complete schedule online at engageWA. com/schedule/full. PUBLIC OFFICIALS MIX & MINGLE Cap off two extraordinary days with one of the most unique networking opportunities in Washington's rental housing industry. The Public Officials Mix & Mingle Reception brings together rental

Thursday, October 15 | 4:45–6pm| Meydenbauer Center Included with every ENGAGE26 registration

housing providers, property managers, and industry advocates in an informal, unstructured setting alongside the elected officials and civic leaders who are actively shaping the policies that affect your business. No panels. No podiums. Just real conversations with the people writing the laws — over drinks and in a room that matters.

Confirmed Guests Include: State Lawmakers & Candidates • Rep. Adison Richards — WA House of Representatives, District 26 • Rep. April Connors — WA House of Representatives, District 8 • Rep. Andrew Barkis — WA House of Representatives, District 2 • Rep. Cindy Ryu — WA State Senate Candidate, District 32

City & County Council Members • Councilmember Amy Falcone — Kirkland City Council • Councilmember Claudia Balducci — King County Council, District 6 • Deputy Mayor Dave Hamilton — Bellevue City Council • Councilmember Jared Mead — Snohomish County Council, District 4 • Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis — Bellevue City Council • Councilmember Kate Kruller — Tukwila City Council • Deputy Mayor Neal Black — Kirkland City Council • Brandon Miles — Strategic Initiatives & Government Relations Director, City of Tukwila LET'S SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HOUSING TOGETHER — REGISTER TODAY: engageWA.com

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CURRENT | October 2026 VENDOR LISTINGS

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Bellan Group, LLC Susan Bellan (206) 383-0102 | bellan.com

Kidder Mathews Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575 Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191 DylanSimon.com | kidder.com

Bravo Roofing, Inc. GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2014 John Paust, Estimator: (206) 948-5280 (253) 335-4825 | (360) 886-2193 bravoroofs.com ER Flooring (360) 402-9566 | erflooring.com Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com Pioneer Masonry Restoration Co. (206) 782-4331 | pioneermasonry.com Reinhart Electric & Service (425) 251-5201 | reinhartelectric.net

Rental Housing Association of WA VENDOR LISTINGS CONTRACTORS

T.E. Kelly Company LLC Tim Kelly | (206) 240-1950

DEVELOPERS Pacific Crest Real Estate (206) 812-9155 | pacificcrestre.com

DIGITAL FORMS + LEASES RHAWA ATLAS Digital Leasing (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org/atlas-digital-leasing

DRAIN CLEANING Zoom Drain (206) 531-0885 | zoomdrain.com

DRYER VENT + DUCT CLEANING The Chimney Specialists, Inc. | Dryer Vent Only Seattle: (206) 782-0151 | (888) 979-3377 So. King Co: (253) 833-0144 | (888) 979-3377 Pierce Co: (253) 475-0399 | (888) 979-3377 thechimneyspecialists.com

EDUCATION – REAL ESTATE Rental Housing Association of Washington Denise Myers (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE + REPAIR A&A Electric (206) 212-1888 | anaelectric.com Fast Water Heater Company (866) 554-2448 | fastwaterheater.com Reinhart Electric & Service (425) 251-5201 | reinhartelectric.net

ENERGY CONSERVATION + WEATHERIZATION Energy Benchmarking Services Michael Jones | (206) 245-8737 EnergyBenchmarkingServices.com Sound Glass (253) 473-7477 | soundglass.com jeffh@soundglass.com

ESTATE PLANNING

FINANCIAL | LIFE INSURANCE SERVICES Country Financial Real Estate investment / Landlord insurance john.kapelac@countryfinancial.com (509) 724-0000 CPK Mortgage, Inc. (831) 682-5647 | cpkmortgage.com

FLOOD/SEWER CLEANUP Restora Services (425) 761-2136 | info@restoraservices.com restoraservices.com Service Pro Water Damage Restoration (206) 930-8371 | serviceprowaterdamage.com

FLOOR COVERINGS ER Flooring (360) 402-9566 | erflooring.com

Paper Pushers Process Service (206) 779-0721 | paperpushers@gmail.com paperpushersprocess.com

EXCHANGE — 1031 REAL ESTATE 1031 Capital Solutions (800) 445-5908 | 1031capitalsolutions.com Real Estate Transition Solutions (206) 502-4862 | info@re-transition.com re-transition.com/rhawa Sound Realty Group Charles Burnett, CCIM (206) 931-6036 | soundrealtygroup.com

Home Warranty Inc (877) 977-4949 | homewarrantyinc.com eyoung@homewarrantyinc.com Madison Avenue Insurance Group Inc (206) 805-6244 | stacey@madisonaveins.com madisonaveins.com

INVESTMENT + FINANCIAL SERVICES

Darco Inc (206) 322-9495 | darcoapts.com

FORMS + LEASES Rental Housing Association of Washington (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org

GARBAGE + RECYCLE E-Cycle Washington (360) 407-7020 | ecyclewa.org

GUTTER CLEAN + INSTALLATION Axis Roof and Gutter, Inc. (360) 653-ROOF(7663) | axisroofandgutter.com First Choice Roof Service (800) 766-3927 | firstchoiceroofservice.com roofwash@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Kidder Mathews Dylan Simon: (206) 414-8575 Jerrid Anderson: (206) 499-8191 DylanSimon.com Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc. Vendor of the Year | 2016 (206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871 paragonrea.com Peak Mortgage Partners Dave Eden | (206) 660-3014 | peakmp.com Pilot Ventures LLC | Property Management (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com Ruston Investors, LLC (206) 713-5245 | deluxebargrill@comcast.net Sound Realty Group Charles Burnett, CCIM (206) 931-6036 | soundrealtygroup.com

JUNK REMOVAL

UpKeep Solutions (206)486-5576 | info@upkeepsolutions.com upkeepsolutions.com

Big Haul (425) 949-9791 | bighaul.com | jeff@bighaul.com

Valencias Handyman (509) 346-3694 | Javiervv065@icloud.com

(425) 446-1992 | readyremoval.net

HARDWARE STORE

HAZARDOUS WASTE

LT Services, Inc. (206) 241-1550 | ltservices.net

Country Financial Real Estate investment / Landlord insurance john.kapelac@countryfinancial.com (509) 724-0000

INNOVA Floors LLC (763) 313-5715 | innovafloorsllc@hotmail.com

Flynn and Associates, PLLC Sean Flynn (206) 330-0608 | theflynnfirm.com

Demco Law Firm, P.S. (206) 203-6000 | demcolaw.com

CalRose Insurance calroseinsurance@calroseins.com (425) 252-5188 | calroseins.com

CBRE - PNW Multifamily | Private Capital Group (206) 292-1600 | cbre.com

Greenwood Hardware (206)783-2900 | ghw@greenwoodhardware.com greenwoodhardware.com

Cozen O'Connor (206) 224-1255 | cozen.com kneumann@cozen.com

Brent Ward State Farm Insurance (425) 488-9100 | (888) 532-1875 brentwardagency.com

Haight Carpet & Interiors (206) 719-5790 | markv@haightcarpet.com

Dimension Law Group PLLC Synthia Melton (206) 973-3500 | dimensionlaw.com

EVICTIONS

INSURANCE

Bio Decon Solutions (360) 393-5660 | scott@biodeconsolutions.com Restora Services (425) 761-2136 | info@restoraservices.com restoraservices.com

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) Fast Water Heater Company (866) 554-2448 | fastwaterheater.com

HOME INSPECTIONS Seattle Rental Inspection Services (RRIO) (206) 854-0390 seattlerentalinspectionservices.com Taurus Home Inspections Lisa Lotus | WA State Home Inspector #2261 (206) 676-0023 | taurushomeinspections.com

INSURANCE Associated Agents Group INC. (509) 309-3067 | AAGI.us benjamin_reuland@your-policy.com

Ready Removal Readyremovalco@gmail.com

LAND DEVELOPMENT | ZONING Allied Property Experts (206) 717-5777 | apex-re.com

LENDERS, MORTGAGE CAPITAL WAFD Bank (206) 777-8213 | wafd.com tim.marymee@wafd.com

MAINTENANCE Alsace Asset Services Christopher Hall | (206) 636-9440 | alsaceas.com chris@alsaceas.com Brush & Beam Construction, LLC (360) 980-6567 | brushandbeam.team@gmail.com Downey & Sons Property Care (206) 832-6204 erin.garcia@downeyandsonspc.com Laddermen (253) 317-7777 | theladdermen.com Seattle Rental Management (206) 274-9141 | seattlerentalmanagement.com info@yourseattlehometeam.com

MASONRY SERVICES Maintenance Man Unlimited Seattle LLC (206) 517-8000 | mmuwa.com | info@mmuwa.com Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 masonryrestorationconsulting.com Pioneer Masonry Restoration Co. (206) 782-4331 | pioneermasonry.com

MOLD INSPECTIONS Envirotest Mold, Air Quality Analysis, Inspections Donald B. Kronenberg (206) 877-3191 | seattlemoldandairquality.com Maintenance Man Unlimited Seattle LLC (206) 517-8000 | mmuwa.com | info@mmuwa.com

PAINTING | PAINT Alsace Asset Services Christopher Hall | (206) 636-9440 | alsaceas.com chris@alsaceas.com Downey & Sons Property Care (206) 832-6204 erin.garcia@downeyandsonspc.com Extreme Steam Carpet Cleaning (425) 330-9328 | extremesteamcc.com RODDA PAINT Tim Puckett | tpuckett@roddapaint.com (509) 868-3552 | roddapaint.com

LENDERS, MORTGAGE CAPITAL ACRANET cole.hockett@acranet.com (509)324-1350 | acranet.com CMG Home Loans Eric Aasness (206) 915-3742 | eaasness@cmghomeloans.com cmghomeloans.com/mysite/eric-aasness Coldwell Banker Bain Lake Union (503) 998-6406 | rachel@racheljarvis.com CPK Mortgage, Inc. (831) 682-5647 | cpkmortgage.com

Sherwin Williams (425) 495-4124 | alison.m.antoku@sherwin.com sherwin.com

CV Lending (415) 923-8069 | cvlending.com

UpKeep Solutions (206)486-5576 | info@upkeepsolutions.com upkeepsolutions.com

Eastside Funding (425) 873-8873 | eastsidefunding.com

Vivid Renovations LLC (360) 977-4780 | vividrenovations24@gmail.com

PLUMBING All Sound Plumbing (206) 809-2999 | allsoundplumbing.com connor@allsoundplumbing.com Downey & Sons Property Care (206) 832-6204 erin.garcia@downeyandsonspc.com

CURRENT | October 2026 VENDOR LISTINGS PROCESS SERVERS Paper Pushers Process Service (206) 779-0721 | paperpushers@gmail.com paperpushersprocess.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Westlake Associates richk@westlakeassociates.com (206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com Windermere Property Management / JMW Group (206) 621-2037 | windermere-pm.com Windermere Property Management / WPM South, LLC Ed Verdi | (253) 638-9811 | wpmsouth.com WPI Real Estate Services, Inc. (206) 522-8172 | wpirealestate.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc (425) 688-3003 | pmp1988.com Real Estate Investment Services (REIS) Lakewood: (253) 207-5871 Seattle: (206) 319-5981 | REISinvest.com

Sound Reatly Group Charles Burnett, CCIM (206) 931-6036 | soundmultifamily.com

Guardian Water & Power Chris Apostolos | guardianwp.com (206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139

Westlake Associates richk@westlakeassociates.com (206) 505-9400 | westlakeassociates.com

Cornell & Associates Inc (206) 329-0085 | cornellandassociates.com

KeepTen (608) 397-5179 | keepten.ai

RECREATION

Dave Poletti & Associates (206) 286-1100 | davepoletti.com

LeaseBase Inc. (916) 862-6230 | leasebase.ai

Ddb Management (360)207-4083 | ddbmgmt@gmail.com ddb.management

Loftx AI Avi Belur | avi@loftx.ai | (425)765-4078 | loftx.ai

Left Coast Recreation Christina Rogers (253)313-4234 | leftcoastrecreation@gmail.com leftcoastrec.com

Emerald Door Property Management (206) 992-7334 | emeralddoor.com Icon Real Estate Services Inc. Jeremiah Roberson | (425) 633-3330 iconre.org Jean Vel Dyke Properties, LLC (206) 725-3103 | veldyke.com Jevons Property Management Enrique Jevons (206) 880-7935 | jevonsproperties.com Krishna Realty (425) 209-0055 | krishna-realty.com Madrona Real Estate Services, LLC Bradford Augustine (206) 538-2950 | MadronaRealEstate.com Maple Leaf Management LLC Michelle Bannister (206) 850-8095 | mapleleafmgt.com Nathaly Burnett Property Management (253) 732-9535 | beyondseattle.com Next Brick Property Management (425) 372-7582 North Pacific Property Management Joshua Fant | (206) 781-0186 | (800) 332-1032 northpacificpropertymanagement.com Pacific Crest Real Estate (206) 812-9155 | pacificcrestre.com Park 52 Property Management Paul Jakeman | (253) 473-5200 | park52.com People’s Real Estate, Inc. Lisa Brannon | (425) 442-9941 | peoplespm.com Pilot Ventures LLC | Property Management (206) 566-6600 | pilotnw.com

Intellirent Screening Services | myintellirent.com (844) 755-4059 | info@myintellirent.com Pelly getpelly.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Allied Property Experts (206) 717-5777 | apex-re.com Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing (206) 324-9427 | capstonerea.com Cornell & Associates Inc (206) 329-0085 cornellandassociates.com Dave Poletti & Associates (206) 286-1100 | davepoletti.com DVF Legacy Investments (206) 650-6113 | pugetsoundinvesting.com Darco Inc (206) 322-9495 | darcoapts.com Jean Vel Dyke Properties, LLC (206) 725-3103 | veldyke.com Kidder Mathews Dylan Simon (206) 414-8575 Jerrid Anderson (206) 499-8191 DylanSimon.com Krishna Realty (425) 209-0055 | krishna-realty.com Lee & Associates Multifamily Team Candice Chevaillier | (206) 284-1000 | lee-nw. com

Prospector Property Management (206) 508-6366 prospectorpropertymanagement.com

Seattle's Property Management (206) 856-6000 seattlespropertymanagement.com Seattle Rental Group (206) 315-4628 | seattlerentalgroup.com Seattle Rental Management (206) 274-9141 | seattlerentalmanagement.com info@yourseattlehometeam.com SJA Property Management (425) 658-1920 | sjapropertymanagement.com Urban Settlements (509) 944-0979 | urbansettlements.com bgwynn@urbansettlements.com Weber & Associates Property Management (425) 745-5838

Northwest Inboards (206) 618-0785 | darrenjlamont@gmail.com nwinboards.com

RECYCLING E-Cycle Washington (360) 407-7020 | ecyclewa.org

REMODEL/RENOVATION AK Kreutzer Construction LLC

(206) 444-5236 | akkllc@comcast.net nwvinyldecks.com

RETIREMENT PLANNING Williams Kastner - Hohnstein (206) 628-2767 | williamskastner.com jhohnstein@williamskastner.com

ROOFING SERVICES Axis Roof and Gutter, Inc. (360) 653-ROOF(7663) | axisroofandgutter.com

VACANCY LISTING SERVICES Renters Marketplace Larry Cutting (425) 277-1500 | rentersmarketplace.com

WATER & FIRE DAMAGE Service Pro Water Damage Restoration (206) 930-8371 | serviceprowaterdamage.com

WATER HEATER SALES & SERVICE All Sound Plumbing (206) 809-2999 | allsoundplumbing.com connor@allsoundplumbing.com Greensavers NW (425) 591-7833 | greensaversnw@gmail.com

WATERPROOFING Masonry Restoration Consulting (425) 344-3893 | masonryrestorationconsulting.com

Bravo Roofing, Inc. GoldStar Vendor + Vendor of the Year | 2014 John Paust, Estimator: (206) 948-5280 (253) 335-4825 | (360) 886-2193 john@bravoroofs.com | bravoroofs.com First Choice Roof Service

(800) 766-3927 | firstchoiceroofservice.com roofwash@hotmail.com

SCREENING + SOFTWARE Aptly (141) 556-8033 | getaptly.com

Intellirent Screening Services | myintellirent.com (844) 755-4059 | info@myintellirent.com

Real Estate Investment Services (REIS) Lakewood: (253) 207-5871 Seattle: (206) 319-5981 | REISinvest.com Ruston Investors, LLC (206) 713-5245 | deluxebargrill@comcast.net

WPI Real Estate Services, Inc. (206) 522-8172 x105 | wpirealestate.com

ACRANET cole.hockett@acranet.com (509)324-1350 | acranet.com

Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc (425) 688-3003 | pmp1988.com

UTILITY SERVICES Conservice (866) 947-7379 | conservice.com

Aptly (141) 556-8033 | getaptly.com

Dobler Management Company Inc. (253) 475-2405 | doblermanagement.com

Lorna Arnold (206) 276-0588 | shorttermsuites.com

SJA Property Management (425) 658-1920 | sjapropertymanagement.com

Capstone Commercial Real Estate Advisors John Downing | (206) 324-9427 capstonerea.com

RHAWA ATLAS Digital Leasing (206) 283-0816 | RHAwa.org/atlas-digital-leasing

TEMPORARY HOUSING

Your Next Customer

Petscreening (704) 936-9652 | petscreening.com Madrona Real Estate Bradford Augustine (206) 538-2950 | MadronaRealEstate.com Next Brick Property Management (425) 372-7582 North Pacific Property Management (206) 781-0186 | (800) 332-1032 northpacificpropertymanagement.com Paragon Real Estate Advisors, Inc. Vendor of the Year | 2016 (206) 623-8880 | (800) 643-9871 paragonrea.com Park 52 Property Management Paul Jakeman | (253) 473-5200 | park52.com People’s Real Estate, Inc. (425) 442-9941 | peoplespm.com

SUBMETERING Conservice (866) 947-7379 | conservice.com Guardian Water & Power Chris Apostolos | guardianwp.com (206) 271-6913 | (877) 291-3141 x139

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TEMPORARY HOUSING 99Gem (206) 579-9533 | D.Perkins5637@gmail.com

Contact : Daniel Klemme at dklemme@RHAwa.org

Rental Housing Association of WA

Creating Value by Reframing the Opportunity at Rivendell Apartments Peter Wright, Reed Hunter & Spencer Clark | CBRE PNW Multifamily Private Client Group | Vendor Member

apartment building of similar size. Recognizing this dynamic, our team focused on repositioning how the opportunity was presented to the market.

Rivendell, Seattle In today’s market, many investors are looking for value-add opportunities that do not require significant capital investment. With construction costs elevated and financing more selective, the most compelling deals are often those where value can be created through operational improvements rather than physical renovation. The recent sale of Rivendell Apartments in Seattle’s University District is a strong example of how identifying and properly positioning that type of opportunity can drive results. Rivendell is a 24-unit property built in 1999 and located just a short walk from the University of Washington. The

building features modern construction, in-unit washer and dryer, and a secure parking garage, characteristics that are increasingly sought after by investors, especially in today’s insurance and operating environment. These physical attributes reinforced the opportunity by limiting capital risk and allowing buyers to focus primarily on improving operations rather than completing major renovations. At the time of marketing, the property was operated as student housing, with leases structured by the bedroom. While this model produced strong gross income, it also resulted in a significantly higher expense load than a traditional

Rather than emphasizing rent growth or additional upgrades, we identified a more compelling and achievable path to value. Our analysis of the financials and operating structure showed that Rivendell’s upside was driven by simplifying operations and reducing expenses, not by increasing rents. By framing the investment as a conversion back to a traditional apartment leasing model and aligning costs with what is typical for a 24-unit building, we demonstrated how a new owner could materially increase net operating income without undertaking a major renovation program. This repositioning resonated with the market and drove strong investor engagement, resulting in a competitive bidding environment. We ultimately selected an all cash buyer with no contingencies, providing certainty of execution and a streamlined closing process. The Takeaway Rivendell demonstrates that creating value is not always about doing more.

In many cases, it is about doing less, but doing it more efficiently. By identifying operational inefficiencies and clearly communicating a simpler path forward, owners can unlock value that may not be immediately apparent. For investors, this reinforces the importance of looking beyond topline revenue and understanding how a property is actually being run. In a market where costs matter as much as growth, the ability to reframe an opportunity and align it with buyer priorities can be the difference between a good outcome and a great one. CBRE’s PNW Multifamily Private Client Group offers a range of services tailored to individual investors and partnerships. Our worldwide platform integrates sales, finance, and valuation services, positioning us as the #1 comprehensive multifamily advisor. For more information or a market valuation on your property, reach out to any one of our team members. Contact information: Peter Wright at peter. wright@cbre.com (206) 442 2735, Reed Hunter at reed.hunter@cbre.com (206) 442 2713 & Spencer Clark at spencer. clark@cbre.com (206) 442 2764.

CURRENT | October 2026

VOTER'S GUIDE

WASHINGTON’S 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

Daniel Bannon

Daniel Bannon | RHAWA Communication & Advocacy Manager |  dbannon@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0609

Your Guide to 2026 Candidates for Rental Housing It’s getting to be that time again when we all fill out our ballots and hope that the best candidates succeed. This year is another big year for statewide candidate elections and RHAWA is bringing you our largest list of voter recommendations to date!

In the following list you will find the candidates who will make positive impacts on rental housing in the state of Washington. We combed through every campaign to determine the best candidates in every district in the state. It is important to note that there were a

Legislative DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 2

HOUSE POSITION 1

Davina Duerr (D) www.electdavina.com

HOUSING CHAMPION

few races in which there were not any standout candidates for issues regarding rental housing. For these races we are making "No Recommendation" and we encourage members to write someone in if you believe there are no candidates that align with your personal priorities.

DISTRICT 3

HOUSE POSITION 1

Andrew Barkis (R)

Tony Kiepe (R)

www.electandrewbarkis.org

www.kiepeforwa.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Shelly Kloba (D)

Matt Marshall (R)

Natalie Poulson (R)

www.votekloba.com

www.marshallforwa.com

www.friendsofnatalie.com

Voting is an essential part of being an active member of our democracy; don't forget to fill out your ballot and get it turned in and make your voice heard. The RHAWA Government Affairs Team appreciates you taking the time to read our recommendations.

DISTRICT 4

HOUSE POSITION 1

Trent Maier (R)

www.votetrentmaier.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Rob Chase (R)

www.electrobchase.com

Rental Housing Association of WA

Legislative DISTRICT 5

HOUSE POSITION 1

Michelle Bennett (R)

HOUSE POSITION 1

HOUSE POSITION 2

Sephanie Barnard (R)

Mike Steele (R)

www.stephanieforwa.com

www.electmichellebennett.com/

HOUSE POSITION 2

Patrick Peacock (R)

HOUSE POSITION 2

April Connors (R) HOUSING CHAMPION

www.aprilforwashington.com

SENATE

Jeff Holy (R)

www.votejeffholy.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

Alan Nolan (R)

DISTRICT 9

DISTRICT 13

Alex Ybarra (R)

HOUSE POSITION 1

Mary Dye (R)

Tom Dent (R) www.tomdent.us

HOUSE POSITION 2

Joe Schmick (R)

Deanna Martinez (R)

www.joeschmick.com

www.electdeanna.org

www.nolan4wa.com/

HOUSE POSITION 2

Jonathan Bingle (R) www.jonathanbingle.com

SENATE

Shelly Short (R)

DISTRICT 10

DISTRICT 14

HOUSE POSITION 1

Robert (Chili) Hicks (R)

Gloria Mendoza (R) www.votegloria.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Dave Paul (D)

Deb Manjarrez (R)

www.votedavepaul.com

www.yesfordeb.com

Andrew Engell (R) www.electandrew.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Hunter Abell (R) www.voteabell.com

DISTRICT 11

SENATE

Nikki Torres (R)

www.nikkitorresforwa.com

DISTRICT 15

HOUSE POSITION 1

SENATE

David Hackney (D)

Jeremie Dufault (R)

www.hackney4the11th.com

www.electjeremie.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

HOUSE POSITION 1

Steve Bergquist (D)

Chris Corry (R)

www.steve4house.com

DISTRICT 8

Skyler Rude (R)

www.electskylerrude.com

DISTRICT 17

HOUSE POSITION 1

Kevin Waters (R) www.watersforhouse.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

David Stuebe (R)

DISTRICT 18

HOUSE POSITION 1

Stephanie McClintock (R) www.vote4stephaniemcclintock.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

John Ley (R)

www.vote4shelly.com/

HOUSE POSITION 1

HOUSE POSITION 2

www.electstuebe.com

www.hicksforwa.com/

DISTRICT 7

Mark Klicker (R)

www.electalexybarra.com

HOUSE POSITION 1 www.vote4mary.com

HOUSE POSITION 1 www.klickerforrep.com

SENATE

www.electpeacock.org

DISTRICT 6

www.votemikesteele.com

DISTRICT 16

DISTRICT 12

HOUSE POSITION 1

Brian Burnett (R)

www.burnettforstaterepresentative.com

www.votechriscorry.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Reedy Berg (R) www.reedyberg.com

www.electjohnley.com

DISTRICT 19

HOUSE POSITION 1

Jim Walsh (R)

www.electjimwalsh.org

HOUSE POSITION 2

Joel McEntire (R) www.joelmcentire.com

CURRENT | October 2026

Legislative

DISTRICT 20

HOUSE POSITION 1

Peter Abbarno (R)

DISTRICT 24

HOUSE POSITION 1 No Recommendation

www.electpeterabbarno.com

DISTRICT 28

HOUSE POSITION 1

Mari Leavitt (D) www.marileavitt.com

HOUSE POSITION 2 HOUSE POSITION 2

Ed Orcutt (R)

Marcia Kelbon (N/A) www.electmarcia.com

www.repedorcutt.com

DISTRICT 21

SENATE

Marko Liias (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2

Dan Bronoske (D)

DISTRICT 25

HOUSE POSITION 1

Michael Keaton (R) www.electmichaelkeaton.com

DISTRICT 29

SENATE

Sharlett Mena (D) www.sharlettmena.org

HOUSE POSITION 2

Jason Moon (D)

Cyndy Jacobsen (R) www.cyndyjacobsen.com

www.hellojasonmoon.com

HOUSE POSITION 2 No Recommendation

DISTRICT 26

Deborah Krishnadasan (D) www.debkforsenate.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

Beth Doglio (D) www.bethdoglio.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

Melanie Morgan (D) www.electmelaniemorgan.org

SENATE

DISTRICT 22

HOUSE POSITION 1

Adison Richards (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2

Joe Bushnell (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2

Lisa Parshley (D)

DISTRICT 30

SENATE

HOUSE POSITION 1

Daria Ilgen (D) www.electdaria.com

HOUSE POSITION 1 HOUSE POSITION 2

Katy Cornell (R)

Jamila Taylor (D)

www.electjamilataylor.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

Joshua Penner (R) www.votepenner.com

DISTRICT 27

HOUSE POSITION 1 No Recommendation

www.kristinereeves.com

DISTRICT 31

HOUSE POSITION 2

SENATE

Greg Nance (D)

Jake Fey (D)

Phil Fortunato (R)

www.jakefey.com

DISTRICT 32

SENATE

Jesse Salomon (D) www.votesalomon.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

Keith Scully (D) www.keithscully.org

HOUSE POSITION 2

Lauren Davis (D) www.electlaurendavis.com

DISTRICT 33

SENATE, HOUSE POSITION 1&2 No Recommendations

DISTRICT 34

SENATE, HOUSE POSITION 1&2 No Recommendations

Kristine Reeves (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2 www.gregnance.com

HOUSE POSITION 2

No Recommendation

www.katycornell.com/

DISTRICT 23

www.drewstokesbary.com

www.joebushnell.com

www.adisonrichards.com

www.lisaparshley.com

Drew Stokesbary (R)

www.danbronoske.com

www.markoliias.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

www.votefortunato.org

DISTRICT 35

SENATOR

Drew MacEwen (R) www.votedrewmac.com

HOUSE POSITION 1

Dan Griffey (R)

www.griffeyforstatehouse.com

Rental Housing Association of WA

Legislative

HOUSE POSITION 2

Travis Couture (R) www.traviscouture.com

DISTRICT 40

SENATE, HOUSE POSITION 1&2 No Recommendations

DISTRICT 37

SENATE

www.debralekanoff.com

HOUSE POSITION 2 No Recommendation

DISTRICT 41 HOUSE POSITION 1&2

Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)

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HOUSE POSITION 2 No Recommendation

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DISTRICT 45

SENATE

Manka Dhingra (D)

HOUSE POSITION 1

Sam Low (R)

Roger Goodman (D) www.rogergoodman.org

Steve Ewing (C)

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HOUSE POSITION 1

Kim D. Harless (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2

Monica Stonier (D) HOUSE POSITION 2

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No Recommendations

DISTRICT 42

SENATE

Erika Creydt (R)

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HOUSE POSITION 1

Alicia Rule (D)

HOUSE POSITION 2

Joe Timmons (D)

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DISTRICT 43

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HOUSE POSITION 2

DISTRICT 49

HOUSE POSITION 1

DISTRICT 46

SENATE, HOUSE POSITION 1&2 No Recommendations

DISTRICT 47

Kristina Soltys (R) www.kristinaforsenate.com/

HOUSE POSITION 1

Cobi Clark (L) www.cobiclark.com

SENATE

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HOUSE POSITION 1

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Scott Edwards

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David Stevens

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HOUSE POSITION 2

Chris Stearns (D) www.chris4wa.com

DISTRICT 44

Judicial

SENATE

No Recommendations

DISTRICT 39

Amy Walen (D)

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No Recommendation

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DISTRICT 38

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No Recommendation

HOUSE POSITION 1

No Recommendation

HOUSE POSITION 1

Debra Lekanoff (D)

DISTRICT 36

HOUSE POSITION 2

POSITION 4

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DISTRICT 48

SENATE

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Dave Larson

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No Recommendation

HOUSE POSITION 1

Osman Salahuddin (D) www.electosman.com

POSITION 7

Todd Bloom

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I N I T I AT I V E S CITY OF BELLINGHAM INITIATIVE 26-01: OPPOSE

Bellingham voters will decide whether to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in the city's rental market. While RHAWA supports fair pricing practices, this initiative creates criminal penalties for second offenses, authorizes private civil lawsuits against housing providers, and extends to software tools that many independent operators rely on for basic market research. Seattle and King County have passed similar bans, and Bellingham's version goes further. Vote No.

CITY OF TACOMA INITIATIVE MEASURE 1: OPPOSE

The SAFE Homes for All Initiative would require all Tacoma landlords to obtain a rental license, submit to a mandatory public database tracking their statewide unit portfolio, and bargain in good faith with certified tenant unions — or face civil penalties of up to five times monthly rent per violation. The organization behind this measure also wrote the 2023 Landlord Fairness Code, which was so damaging to affordable housing providers that the City Council had to amend it in 2025. The same authors are back with a stronger measure. Vote No.

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WASHINGTON STATE INITIATIVE 645: SUPPORT

Initiative 645 asks voters to repeal Washington's new 9.9% income tax on household earnings above $1 million, the state's first income tax since statehood. RHAWA supports I-645 because a new state income tax sets a dangerous precedent in Washington, creates uncertainty for housing investors and small business owners, is the first direct tax on rental income and opens the door for future legislatures to lower the threshold over time. Protecting Washington's tax climate protects the conditions that make rental housing investment viable. Vote Yes.

Return your ballot to an official ballot drop box by 8pm, Tuesday, November 3.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2026

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For media inquiries contact:

Sean Flynn, Executive Director hington Rental Housing Association of Was president@RHAwa.org (206) 905-0615

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tion of Washington (RHAWA): Our goal is to support members and the About Rental Housing Associa to mid-size rental housing providers. bers

to small des its mem provides resources and advocacy not-for-profit organization and provi ing economy for all. RHAWA is a community in building a healthy hous leasing forms, and education. ning, scree t tenan ing includ es servic with a full range of products and in 1944 and inent American law firm founded : Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a prom aine ng a wide range of offeri s, office U.S. le About Davis Wright Trem multip s acros n, with more than 600 lawyers headquartered in Seattle, Washingto cused legal services. business, litigation, and industry-fo

CURRENT | October 2026

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Policy gets written whether you participate or not. RHA PAC exists so housing providers aren’t sidelined while others decide their future. We support candidates who value balanced housing policy and practical solutions. Because the best defense is influence before legislation is written. Take your seat.

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RHAwa.org/PACdonate PAC contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible. Membership dues are not used for political contributions.

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Meeting With Assistant Secretary of HUD Kevin Schilling | RHAWA Government Affairs Director |  kschilling@RHAwa.org |  (206) 905-0603

FORMS UPDATE ALERT!

FORMS UPDATE ALERT! Always download the latest version to stay in compliance.

Last month, RHAWA President and Executive Director Sean Flynn and Government Affairs and Advocacy Director Kevin Schilling attended a meeting with the Assistant Secretary of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This comes after RHAWA has been communicating with Christopher Patterson, the Regional Administrator of HUD and current Deputy Assistant Secretary of HUD’s Manufactured Housing sector. The roundtable discussion also included representatives from the Washington Multi Family Housing Association, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and Goodman Real Estate. The Assistant Secretary gave us a high level run down of the work being done to strengthen the Fair Housing sector of HUD, and to ensure there’s partnership between his office and housing providers to enforce the law. Sean raised the topic of emotional support animals with the Assistant Secretary, as well as continued concerns around the general landscape of landlord-tenant law in Washington State. RHAWA looks forward to continuing to develop a stronger relationship with HUD.

This update alert includes a high-level summary of changes only. Please refer to the revised forms for full details. Always download the latest version to stay in compliance. Revisions & Additions September 2026 • Cooling Device Addendum - City of Spokane A separate Cooling Device Addendum was created for properties within the City of Spokane, where a new ordinance requires that Owners provide “adequate cooling” in at least one room, and a notice of the tenants rights, responsibilities and restrictions related to the installation of cooling equipment with each lease or renewal. • Leasing Requirements by Local Jurisdiction No cause non-renewal is no longer permitted in Bellingham. • Flood Disclosure Amendment This one-page lease amendment can be added to any agreement in order to comply with the 2026 WA State law requiring a disclosure regarding flood insurance in any leases or lease renewals entered into after December 31, 2026. All RHAWA lease forms included this disclosure as of April 27, 2026. • Routine Inspection Form To be used by the Owner or their representative to check maintenance and safety standards and follow up on any repair needs. Please contact Denise Myers at dmyers@RHAwa.org or (206) 905-0614 with any questions or comments. We are always seeking to improve our materials and appreciate your feedback.

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