Inslee to extend moratorium on COVID-19 evictions

The statewide moratorium on evictions of residential tenants for nonpayment of rent will be extended, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

The governor said he plans to sign a proclamation to extend the moratorium on Tuesday, but did not say how long it will last. The moratorium, which Inslee initially announced on March 18, has been extended once and was set to expire Thursday.

“It will include some modest adjustments. Because we are still significantly impacted by COVID-19, continuing these protections is necessary at this time,” Inslee said. “I understand that by and large tenants impacted by COVID-19 are paying what they can, when they can. Both tenants and landlords must work together during this crisis.”

Details will be released on Tuesday, said Inslee spokeswoman Tara Lee.

Inslee said his extension of the moratorium “encourages increased communication between tenants and landlords to ensure a smoother transition.”

This story was originally published June 1, 2020 at 6:12 PM.