Navigating the Eviction Landscape: Issues for Landlords and Property Managers

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Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC 7/14/23 Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC 7/14/23

Landlord / Tenant Updates in a Shifting Environment: What Property Owners Need to Know.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights on landlord-tenant relationships! Our upcoming webinar is designed to provide property owners and managers with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in today's dynamic environment.

Hamilton Gardiner, Rob Maxwell, and Phil Neale 3/2/23 Hamilton Gardiner, Rob Maxwell, and Phil Neale 3/2/23

Washington State Evictions: A Landlord's Perspective

Evicting a tenant in Washington State can be a landlord's nightmare. The process has become slow, costly, and complicated, with ever-changing laws favoring tenants. Even after winning a lawsuit, removing a tenant can still be a lengthy ordeal due to sheriff backlogs and tenant appeals.

Phil Neale 10/10/22 Phil Neale 10/10/22

Recent Changes to Seattle’s Renter’s Handbook

Know your rights as tenants in the updated Seattle’s Renter’s Handbook.

Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC 8/31/22 Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC 8/31/22

Update on RHAWA’s Appeal Challenging the City of Seattle’s Eviction Ordinances

Hamilton Gardiner 3/7/22 Hamilton Gardiner 3/7/22

Key 2021 Legislative Developments and Best Practices

Governor Inslee put in place an “Eviction Bridge” through September 30, 2021 for the purpose of allowing time for programs for the dissemination of Federal relief funds of $1.5B in Washington State. More than $650 Million of federal relief dollars had been allocated to assist renters in Washington State.

Michelle So 3/1/22 Michelle So 3/1/22

Update: Seattle’s Eviction Moratorium Officially Expired February 28th

Per Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement on Friday, February 11th, 2022, the residential and commercial eviction moratoria expired on February 28th and has not be renewed. This eviction moratorium was implemented nearly two years ago in March of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic to offer tenant protections and prevent evictions of residential renters, small businesses and nonprofits. Now, as Covid cases steadily decline, Mayor Harrell wants to move away from the moratorium while still dedicating more focused efforts to support those most in need.