Columbus Park v. Croghan (2021)

On March 15, 2021, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, released its unpublished opinion in Columbus Park v. Croghan. More details after the jump break.

Walker v. Khanna / Vijay (2021)

On March 1, 2021, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, released its unpublished opinion in Walker v. Khanna / Vijay. More details after the jump break.

Duranzan v. Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (2020)

On November 9, 2020, Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, released its unpublished opinion in Duranzan v. Seattle Housing and Resource Effort. More details after the jump break.

LM15, LLC v. Girmay, Inc. (2020)

On October 26, Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals released its opinion in LM15, LLC v. Girmay, Inc. This involved a lease, option to purchase, and notice to remodel of commercial property.

WA Eviction Moratorium Extended Until End of 2020

On October 14, Governor Jay Inslee extended the eviction moratorium through the end of 2020. Notable additions and clarifications were made to the moratorium, explained after the jump break.

Whitmore v. Larsen et al (2020)

On October 20, 2020, Washington Court of Appeals Division III released its ruling in Whitmore v. Larsen, which involved bringing an unusual unlawful detainer action over a land encroachment. Please read below the jump break for my summary and thoughts.

Gerlach v. The Cove Apartments et al (2020)

On August 27, 2020, the Washington Supreme Court decided Gerlach v. The Cove Apartments et al. While this case was really a personal injury negligence case, the common law implied warranty of habitability and the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) became a central part of the opinion.