Even though the local Kenmore eviction moratorium has expired landlords must jump through several hurdles to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent.
Kenmore tenants may not be evicted for rent that accrued through 90 days after the expiration of the moratorium if nonpayment was due to COVID. The tenant still owes the rent and the landlord could sue and/or pursue collection efforts, but if the tenant can prove in court that nonpayment was due to COVID the landlord may not evict.
The landlord must apply for rental assistance and complete a mandatory Landlord’s Certification affirming under penalty of perjury that they have applied for various programs. They must serve this certification with the notice to pay rent or vacate.
The notice to pay rent or vacate must have additional mandatory language advising the tenant that they cannot be evicted for nonpayment related to COVID.
Kenmore landlords are encouraged to seek legal advice before taking any action.