Governor Inslee extended the bridge proclamation through October 31, 2021. The terms are essentially unchanged from the bridge proclamation that ends September 30. Under the bridge proclamation, each county must file official attestations that both rental assistance programs and Eviction Resolution Pilot Programs are operational in that county. Without both official attestations, landlords in a given county are now allowed to serve a notice to pay rent or vacate. Attestation status is subject to change at any time. Landlords may evict on grounds other than nonpayment. In some locations (not just Seattle) local moratoria continue to apply. Also, some local […]
Monthly Archives: September 2021
2 posts
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan yet again extended both the Seattle residential and commercial eviction moratoriums which are now set to expire January 15, 2022. Seattle residential tenants may only be evicted if actions by the tenant constitute an imminent threat to the health or safety of neighbors, the landlord, or to household members. The commercial eviction moratorium applies to small businesses and nonprofits. Small businesses are defined as having fifty or fewer employees. The commercial moratorium and separate Seattle laws require repayment plans for small businesses and nonprofits.