The 2020 state legislative session ended in March, and with it came substantial changes to several components of landlord-tenant law. Below is a...
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Governor Inslee announced on 6/2/2020 an extension of the evictions ban in place across the state through August 1, 2020. The order extends prior...
Read PostWe are quickly approaching a moment that will significantly test the resiliency of our housing system amidst COVID-19 and historic unemployment....
Read PostSeattle City Council recently passed legislation enacting a 6-month ban on evictions after the Governor’s COVID emergency order, currently set...
Read PostOn Thursday evening, April 16, Governor Inslee updated and expanded his ban on eviction for all housing providers in the state. The new order now...
Read PostCOVID-19 represents a complete shock to Washington’s vital systems, infrastructure, and institutions. The virus is testing our world-class...
Read PostEmergency legislation would substantially expand existing short-term rental assistance for Americans impacted by COVID-19. Tacoma, WA –...
Read PostIn the last two years there has been a dizzying amount of discussion about eviction, termination, homelessness, relocation assistance, and many...
Read PostThe Washington State Legislature is entering a new phase of the legislative process as it moves rapidly towards concluding its 60-day session. The...
Read PostOn February 10, the Seattle City Council took the unprecedented step of banning eviction for “Winter Months”. While there were many...
Read PostAn interesting op-ed ran last week in The Lens focused on the risks which Just Cause laws pose to neighbors and other risks, from the perspective of...
Read PostSTATEWIDE MANDATORY LEASE RENEWAL BILL - JUST CAUSE APPLIED TO FIXED TERM LEASES! On Friday, January 24, the House of Representatives will hold...
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