Governor Jay Inslee announced Thursday that he is extending the state's eviction moratorium for an additional seven weeks. In addition, his order bans residential rent increases as well as commercial rent increases on businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson told the Seattle Times that rent increases during a public health emergency could violate the Residential Landlord Tenant Act and Consumer Protection Act. Governor Inslee is also prohibiting landlords from collecting late fees or other charges for nonpayment of rent, or charging rent for units that are inaccessible to tenants, such as seasonal or college housing. State Rep. Andrew Barkis of Olympia expressed disappointment over the governor's order - he has been working to gather support for a measure that would provide increased rental assistance to tenants.
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