What Seattle’s Suspension of Personal Lease Guarantees Means for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
Published on August 19, 2020 On July 31, 2020, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed Ordinance 12166 which aims to protect small business tenants and nonprofits from enforcement of “personal liability” provisions of lease agreements. In response to COVID-19, on March 3, 2020, Mayor Durkan issued a proclamation of civil emergency (the “Civil Emergency”). The Civil Emergency is ongoing. Additionally, Governor Inslee has issued numerous proclamations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including ones that affect how businesses operate, the occupancy