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Washington State Rent Control: What Multifamily Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Now

Rental Housing Journal

Overview of Washington’s New Rent Control Law Here’s what HB 1217 means for multifamily property owners and investors: Annual rent increase limit: Landlords can increase rents each year by a maximum of either 7 percent plus inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or CPI-U), or 10 percent, whichever is lower.

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Demand, Supply and Uncertainty Weaken June Rent Growth

Rental Housing Journal

In the seven years between 2013 and 2019, advertised rents grew on average by 1.8% The average U.S. advertised rent increased by $3 to $1,749 during the month, while year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Advertised rents rose 0.7% during the second quarter and 1.2% during the first half of 2025, both well shy of pre-pandemic growth rates.

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Why Rental Real Estate Remains a Smart Move (Even in Uncertain Times)

RL Property Management

That’s why landlords and investors who focus on fundamentals (not fear) consistently come out ahead. We’ve been managing properties through every market cycle since 2013 (from high-growth years to market slowdowns), and we continue to help investors succeed in all conditions.

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Real Property Management is Growing Growing Growing…

Real Property Management DC Metro

The Landlord hired us to manage their investment because they didn’t have the time and energy to chase tenants for rent payments, and start the eviction process. I know we will make this landlord more money than he was making managing the unit himself, even with our monthly management fee of 9%.

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Los Angeles Landlords and Rental Investors Must Know About Los Angeles Rent Control Ordinance

Real Property Management Choice

Luxury Units: Landlords may be exempt from Rent Control if the building qualifies under the Luxury Exemption and a certificate must be issued from LAHD. As an example, using the 2013 figures, ($43.32 As a new owner, you must register your units with RSO. Exempt Units 1. divided by 12 = $3.61 Rent Control.

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Text a Property Manager (614) 810-4269

RL Property Management

Are you a landlord, investor, or simply curious about property management? Text us to get clarity on landlord-tenant guidelines, lease terms, and handling challenging tenant situations while staying within regulatory boundaries. That’s where RL Property Management steps in with our new “Text a Property Manager” service! Text Us Today!

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Los Angeles Property Owners Ask: What Are the Dangers of Lead Based Paint?

Real Property Management Choice

What can you do as a landlord to protect yourself and your tenants? In 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that 24 million homes across the nation have either peeling and chipping lead based paint and/or contain elevated levels of lead dust.