City Council has taken up changes the Landlord Fairness Code as soon as possible, but the impact of the voter initiative is ...

Tenants who were charged eviction fees without a court order are suing landlords, who say they're entitled to the money under the lease.Jeremy Poland/Getty Images Many leases say tenants have to pay ...

“The enforcement mechanism has truly always been the courts,” said Good Cause sponsor State Sen. Julia Salazar, as anticipation mounts for litigation that will hash out the reach of the new tenant ...

Tenant advocates suffered a big defeat this fall when California voters decided against expanding cities’ ability to limit rent increases. But a state law set to take effect Jan. 1 will give renters ...

The decision sets a precedent that requiring landlords to accept court-determined back rent amounts rather than accumulating ...

Ward 8 saw the highest eviction rate in the District in fiscal year 2025. Image by angela n. used with permission. This piece ...

Spokane landlords may soon be required to participate in eviction prevention programs. The City Council is considering changes to local laws in January which would also make the programs more easily ...

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