Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.

Bill to ensure legal counsel to low-income Washingtonians facing eviction advances through Legislature

A "right to counsel" measure that is getting closer to approval by the Legislature would make Washington the first state to ensure that low-income tenants have legal representation when faced with an eviction.

Washington Senate approves bill requiring 'just cause' eviction

The Washington Senate has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.

Tenants, property owners seek legislative edge before evictions resume

Washington state’s eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in less than three weeks, as lawmakers in Olympia debate multiple bills meant to protect both renters and property owners alike. Legislators are trying to balance what landlords need to stay in business, while ensuring thousands of families are not forced onto the streets.

Fair housing groups: Redfin ‘redlines’ minority communities

The company was vastly less likely to offer realtor services, professional photos, virtual tours, online promotion or commission rebates for homes listed in overwhelmingly minority neighborhoods than it was in overwhelmingly white ones, the investigation found.

Seattle landlords sue Inslee, Durkan over eviction moratoriums

A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic.