Inslee Extends Eviction Ban for 60 Days
Earlier today, in spite of several conversations with his staff and over 500 emails sent by housing providers from across the state, Governor Jay Inslee extended the eviction ban with no provision to allow for action of people who aren’t paying but have income. We continue to gather data on how many Elective Non-Payers (ENPs) […]
Governor Inslee, Mayor Durkan: Let Bans Expire or Make Changes
It’s time to write more emails. The statewide and Seattle ban on evictions are set to expire on June 4th. They should just do that, expire. If the the Governor and Mayor decide to extend them they need to reduce the uncertainty created by rational people who are spending their income on other needs and […]
Durkan Signs Ban Extension, One Size Fits All Repayment Plan
From the Seattle Times: “In a statement to the council that accompanied her signature, Durkan said, “I recognize the significant hardship that the loss of rental income creates for our small landlords who are still burdened by mortgages, property taxes, and other expenses.” She said her administration is “working closely with the landlord community” to assess […]
