The Court of Appeals Hears Important Landlord-Tenant Cases
Settled law breeds few appeals for the simple reason that if the law is settled there are fewer issues to […]
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Recent Changes in Landlord-Tenant Law
Landlord-tenant law of only a few years ago is almost unrecognizable today. Below is a bullet-point list of some of
Are Pay or Vacate Notices Now 30-Day Notices?
A recent Court of Appeals decision requires a 30-day notice to pay rent or vacate for any residential property with
CARES Act Ruling
The CARES Act covers more than one in four rentals.[1] Contrary to a widely held misconception, provisions of the CARES
Under the Washington residential eviction moratorium hotel/motel guests who stay at least fourteen days may not be evicted (with some
Washington Landlord Tenant Law
Proposed Law Would Change 3-day Notices
There are many proposals in the works to change landlord-tenant law in Washington. One bill recently proposed would change the calculation
Foreclosure and Eviction
Wife Not Named in Eviction
A husband and wife owned a home that was foreclosed. The wife moved out months prior to the foreclosure auction.
Seattle Landlord Tenant Law
Eviction Upheld on Appeal
A Seattle residential eviction with a complicated procedural history was recently upheld on appeal.[1] The lease expired and the tenancy
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
Commercial Eviction Upheld on Appeal
A landlord leased commercial space to a tenant to operate a nightclub. The commercial tenant fell behind in rent. The
Eviction and Pre-litigation Notices
Court of Appeals Upholds Late Fees in 3-Day Notice
Our law firm was not involved in the lawsuit described in this article. Under Washington unlawful detainer law the landlord