Burien Amends Local Landlord-Tenant Law
Burien in recent months made various amendments to local landlord-tenant law. These laws offer clarify and conformity with state law, […]
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
The CARES Act may impose additional requirements for landlords serving notices to terminate a tenancy. If your rental property is
Seattle Eviction Moratorium Ends February 28
The Seattle City Council rejected a proposal to yet again extend the local eviction moratorium. The Seattle eviction moratorium will
Kenmore Eviction Restrictions and Defenses
Even though the local Kenmore eviction moratorium has expired landlords must jump through several hurdles to evict a tenant for
New Eviction Laws for 2021 and Beyond
A myriad of new laws was imposed during the pandemic. In addition to “temporary” moratoriums, new permanent laws were enacted
Eviction Moratorium, Uncategorized
Governor Inslee Extends Bridge Moratorium Through October 31
Governor Inslee extended the bridge proclamation through October 31, 2021. The terms are essentially unchanged from the bridge proclamation that
Seattle Eviction Moratorium Extended Through January 15, 2022
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan yet again extended both the Seattle residential and commercial eviction moratoriums which are now set to