Seattle Council Passes Winter Eviction Ban Against Protests of Mayor Durkan and Landlord Lobby

On Monday, the Seattle City Council by a 7-0 vote passed a winter eviction ban aiming to protect tenants during the three coldest months of the year. Although some cities do bar evictions on days with inclement weather, the policy Seattle just passed would be the most far-reaching in the country. Councilmember Kshama Sawant introduced … Continue reading Seattle Council Passes Winter Eviction Ban Against Protests of Mayor Durkan and Landlord Lobby