Summary of Current Orders
WA State Orders
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Local Jurisdiction Additions/Modifications
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Eviction Moratorium through 10/15/20 which includes:
Exceptions:
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King County Sheriff: Will not serve writ of restitution or perform physical evictions until further notice. Unincorporated King County: Provides defense to evictions through March 1, 2021. Seattle:
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No rent increases or notices to increase rent through 10/15/20 (retroactive to 2/29/2020).
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No enforcement of rent payment if tenant was unable to occupy premises due to COVID-19 related circumstances. |
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No charging of late fees through 10/15/20 effective retroactively to February 29, 2020, for rent not paid during the ban. |
Unincorporated King County: Extended to March 1, 2021. Seattle: No late fees or interest. Auburn: No late fees or other charges. |
No collection of debt incurred after 2/29/2020 without offer of reasonable payment plan, including use of security deposit until after 10/15/20.
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Unincorporated King County: Extended to March 1, 2021. Seattle: Must offer uniform payment plans: ≤1 month overdue = 3 installments; 2 months overdue = 5 installments; > 2 months overdue = 6 installments; or other mutually agreed plan. Auburn: Payment plan must be proven reasonable based on tenant's financial situation. |