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What the Residential Eviction Moratorium Means for Washington Landlords and Tenants

Published on April 7, 2020; Updated May 4, 2020 On March 18, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-19, which imposed a statewide moratorium on evictions in Washington. The proclamation is one of many recently handed down as a result of the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak across the world. As many across the state have already experienced layoffs or reduced work hours due to the virus’ impact on business operations, the Governor expects many will struggle to pay rent and face

Governor Inslee Signs Two New Landlord-Tenant Bills into Law

Published on May 31, 2019 With the recent adjournment of the Washington state legislature’s regular session for 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed two landlord-tenant bills into law.  Together, SB 5600 (eviction reform) and HB 1440 (notice of rent increases) are heralded as the largest overhaul of Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act since its original codification in the 1970s. Among the changes is a significant increase in the amount of notice a landlord must give to a residential tenant if the tenant