Update: Seattle’s Eviction Moratorium Officially Expired February 28th

Per Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement on Friday, February 11th, 2022, the residential and commercial eviction moratoria expired on February 28th and has not be renewed. This eviction moratorium was implemented nearly two years ago in March of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic to offer tenant protections and prevent evictions of residential renters, small businesses and nonprofits. Now, as Covid cases steadily decline, Mayor Harrell wants to move away from the moratorium while still dedicating more focused efforts to support those most in need.

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Boundary Line Trees in the State of Washington

As we increase the density in our cities, boundary disputes arising from trees with overhanging branches and / or encroaching root systems have increased. Generally, Washington State allows an adjoining landowner to engage in relative freedom for self-help to trim the branches and roots encroaching from a neighbor onto his or her property

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