In the last week, three new tenant-rights bills that would limit evictions have been introduced into the Council legislative process: two by Councilmember Sawant, and one jointly by Councilmembers Lewis and Morales.
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Lewis, Sawant propose right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
Tomorrow morning the City Council will take up a bill proposed by Councilmembers Lewis and Sawant that would provide free legal representation to all tenants in Seattle facing eviction.
Continue readingCity, state get win in court on eviction moratoria
This morning, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge J. Richard Creatura published a ruling in favor of the City of Seattle and the State of Washington, and denying a request for a preliminary injunction blocking the city and state moratoria on residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingNotes from today’s Council meeting
This week the City Council meeting switched from Skype to a good old-fashioned conference call, featuring automated announcements every time someone entered or dropped the call and plenty of background chatter as the Council members called in from home. And yet they still managed to get a few things done.
Continue readingMayor temporarily suspends permitted events, places moratorium on evictions (updated)
This afternoon, Mayor Durkan announced two new actions in the city’s ongoing effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingCouncil approves ban on “winter evictions” after significant changes
This afternoon, the City Council gave its final approval to Council member Sawant’s proposed ban on “winter evictions,” after approving six amendments — several of which were over Sawant’s objections.
Continue readingCouncil votes ban on “winter evictions” out of committee
Thursday evening the City Council voted out of committee the proposed ban on winter evictions, after amending it to add back some conditions under which an eviction may proceed.
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