Washington governor issues proclamation extending eviction relief

State Issues Covid-19 Washington Evictions Mortgages

On April 16, the Washington governor issued a proclamation extending and amending Proclamation 20-05 (declaring a state of emergency) and related amendments, and amending Proclamation 20-19 (regarding evictions). Effective immediately and until June 4, 2020, landlords, property owners, and property managers of residential dwellings and commercial rental properties in Washington may not, among other things, evict a tenant, assess certain fees, or increase the rate of rent or the amount of any deposit, except in certain limited circumstances.