March 11, 2021 Update -
As the pandemic extends into 2021, COVID-related emergency eviction moratoria that were rolled out by a variety of jurisdictions in March of 2020 continue to be updated and refined in response to...more
February 9, 2021 Update -
As the pandemic extends into 2021, COVID-related emergency eviction moratoria that were rolled out by a variety of jurisdictions in March of 2020 continue to be updated and refined in response to...more
January 5, 2021 Update -
As the pandemic extends into 2021, COVID-related emergency eviction moratoria that were rolled out by a variety of jurisdictions in March of 2020, continue to be updated and refined in response to...more
1/6/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Financial Distress ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
State and Local Government ,
Tenants ,
Washington
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many jurisdictions took emergency actions imposing moratoria on residential and commercial evictions affecting properties in Washington State. On March 27, Stoel Rives prepared a guide...more
12/7/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
State and Local Government ,
Tenants
To prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a national Order on September 1, 2020, halting residential evictions nationwide through December 31, 2020. The Order was...more
9/4/2020
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Eviction ,
Financial Distress ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
State and Local Government ,
Tenants
Federal, state, and local rules related to COVID-19 are changing quickly. Our guide is based on the facts and guidance available as of September 2, 2020. Future developments may render our guide outdated.
Washington State...more
9/3/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Tenants
The Seattle City Council passed a new ordinance last week, attempting to limit personal liability for small business owners in commercial lease defaults. As written, it’s unclear whether the ordinance will have its intended...more
Federal, state, and local rules related to COVID-19 are changing quickly. Our guide is based on the facts and guidance available today. Future developments may render our guide outdated.
Washington State Moratorium on Rent...more
6/24/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
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Eviction ,
Landlords ,
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Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Tenants
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many jurisdictions took emergency actions imposing moratoria on residential and commercial evictions affecting properties in Washington State. On March 27, Stoel Rives prepared a guide...more
5/26/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Tenants
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many jurisdictions took emergency actions imposing moratoria on residential and commercial evictions affecting properties in Washington State. On March 27, Stoel Rives prepared a guide...more
4/30/2020
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Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Tenants
1. HUD Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions. On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued Mortgagee Letter 2020-04 directing mortgage servicers to stop all foreclosures (initiation and...more
4/1/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Orders ,
Eviction ,
Foreclosure ,
Governor Inslee ,
Homeowners ,
Landlords ,
Mortgage Servicers ,
Mortgages ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Tenants