How do I evict a tenant in Seattle?

To evict you, your landlord must file a civil law suit against you in the King County Superior Court. If you are being evicted you should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. The King County Bar Association Housing Justice Project is a good resource for you.

How often do you need to rent in Seattle?

Seattle requires that landlords provide the summary of landlord-tenant laws published by the City, every time a tenant applies to rent, signs or renews a rental agreement, annually to month-by-month tenants and whenever the City updates the summary.

When do you get notice from your landlord in Seattle?

1 The landlord must give you written notice a minimum of 60 days prior to a housing cost increase. 2 The notice must include language about how to contact the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections for information about your renter rights. 3 Increases can only begin at the start of a rental period.

How much notice do you need to end a month to month tenancy?

In most states, landlords must provide 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. (There are a few exceptions, such as North Carolina, which requires only seven days’ notice, and Delaware, which requires 60 days’ notice.) See the chart below for the rule in your state.

Is there a moratorium on paying rent in Seattle?

The State moratorium requires the payment plan to be reasonable based on the tenant’s individual circumstances. Rent increases are prohibited. Security deposits cannot be used for unpaid rent or rent-related charges accrued after February 29,2020. Landlords cannot charge a tenant who failed to occupy a rental unit due to COVID-19.

Seattle requires that landlords provide the summary of landlord-tenant laws published by the City, every time a tenant applies to rent, signs or renews a rental agreement, annually to month-by-month tenants and whenever the City updates the summary.

The State moratorium requires the payment plan to be reasonable based on the tenant’s individual circumstances. Rent increases are prohibited. Security deposits cannot be used for unpaid rent or rent-related charges accrued after February 29,2020. Landlords cannot charge a tenant who failed to occupy a rental unit due to COVID-19.

Are there late fees on rent in Seattle?

Landlords may communicate with tenants about payment plans, financial resources, and the balances on their rental accounts. Late fees for rent and other charges are prohibited effective February 29, 2020. Landlords must offer a payment plan for debt accrued after February 29, 2020.

How does the SMC regulate rental agreements in Seattle?

The Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) regulates parts of the rental agreement between a landlord and a tenant. Please call SDCI code compliance for more information. Regulates the amount of security deposits and move-in fees a renter is required to pay at the beginning of the rental agreement