Seattle Extends Eviction Moratorium Until Sept. 30

Seattle Extends Eviction Moratorium Until Sept. 30
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan speaks at a press conference after Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her resignation at Seattle City Hall, on Aug. 11, 2020. Karen Ducey/Getty Images
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Seattle’s moratorium on residential evictions, which was set to expire at the end of this month, is being extended until Sept. 30, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced June 18.

According to the order, landlords will continue to be prohibited from issuing notices of termination or otherwise initiating eviction actions with courts, unless there’s an imminent threat to the health and safety of the community. Late fees, interest, or other charges due to late payment of rent during the moratorium aren’t allowed.