Spokane Airport Board v. Experimental Aircraft Association (2021)

On September 30, 2021, the Washington Supreme Court released its decision in Spokane Airport Board v. Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 79. This published opinion can be cited as authority in any future Washington case. More details after the jump break.

EXPLAINED: Governor Inslee's Bridge Proclamation (COVID-19 Tenant Protections)

****UPDATE 8/3/2021: The CDC will extend the eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021.

While the federal eviction moratorium expires today (July 31, 2021), Washington residential tenants who are currently not up to date on all rental obligations (namely paying rent) may have additional time to prevent eviction due to a "bridge" proclamation Governor Jay Inslee signed back on June 29, 2021. More details after the jump break.

Nyman v. Hanley (2021)

On July 22, 2021, the Washington Supreme Court released its decision in Nyman v. Hanley. This published opinion can be cited as authority in any future Washington cases. More details after the jump break.

Webster v. Litz (2021)

On July 6, 2021, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, released its decision in Webster v. Litz. It is a published opinion, which can be cited as authority in any future Washington cases. More details after the jump break.

Summarized: HB 1277 (Eviction Protections)

Effective July 25, 2021, several RCW subsections will be added or amended via HB 1277. These provisions add revenue sources to fund eviction protections and housing stability services. Specifically, Sections 2 and 4 of the new law are the main parts.

This is the second of two posts on landlord-tenant bills Governor Inslee signed HB 1277 on May 10. More on this legislation after the jump break.

Summarized: HB 1236 (Additional Residential Tenant Protections)

Effective May 10, 2021, RCW 59.12 and RCW 59.18 were amended to provide additional residential tenant protections. As you will see, they are very significant.

This will be part one of two posts, as there was another bill Governor Inslee signed on May 10 that also covers landlord-tenant issues.

More on this legislation after the jump break.

Saralegui Blanco v. Gonzalez Sandoval et al (2021)

On April 29, 2021, the Washington Supreme Court released its decision in Saralegui Blanco v. Gonzalez Sandoval et al. More details after the jump break.

Summarized: SB 5160 (Landlord-Tenant Relations)

Effective April 22, 2021, the Washington State Legislature will add or amend sections to RCW 59.18 to provide additional tenant protections during COVID-19.

The biggest sections establish a pilot dispute resolution program (temporary for now), mandate attorneys to represent indigent tenants, and require landlords to submit reasonable repayment plans before filing an eviction matter in court.

More on this legislation after the jump break.

I also did not previously note at least two extensions on the eviction moratorium from Governor Inslee. The current moratorium, as of this post, runs through June 30, 2021.

Silver v. Rudeen Management Company (2021)

On April 22, 2021, the Washington Supreme Court released its decision in Silver v. Rudeen Management Company. More details after the jump break.

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.

Explained: White House August 8 Executive Order on Evictions

On August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order addressing residential evictions. Please read after the jump break for the full breakdown (I promise it's fairly brief).

WA Eviction Moratorium Extended Through October 15

On July 24, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee extended Washington's moratorium on evictions through October 15, 2020. The order is otherwise substantially similar to the previous extension passed on June 2, which I addressed on my previous post.

The moratorium may not apply to DSHS-licensed or DSHS-certified facilities. Operators of those facilities may still take action to transfer or discharge residents of those units for health/safety reasons.

WA Eviction Moratorium Extended Through August 1

On June 2, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee extended Washington's moratorium on evictions through August 1, 2020.

SB 6378 (Multiple Residential Tenant Protections)

(NOTE: This is the last in a three-part series of blog posts of Washington Landlord-Tenant laws that take effect June 11, 2020.)

The Washington State Legislature added or amend sections affecting Washington landlord-tenant laws to give protections in addition to the two posts I previously covered.

Some of the sections noted below (Sections 5 through 8) took immediate effect upon Governor Inslee's signature, which was April 2, 2020. Sections 1 through 4 will take effect on June 11, 2020. I explain further below.