Miscellaneous
Seattle and Washington state have both extended their eviction moratoriums till June, giving lawmakers more time to handle a looming rental debt crisis of over $1 billion. The eviction ban has helped thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic but has also taken a toll on landlords who do not know if those bills will ever be paid. We discuss pending legislation and consider a public health perspective. Guests:Britta Reisner, LandlordArianna Laureano, Renter Cory Brewer, VP-Residential Operations, Windermere Property Management Katie Wilson, Organizer, Tenants' Coalition Michele Thomas, Director of Policy & Advocacy, WA Low Income Housing AllianceBrett Waller, Director of Government Affairs, WA Multi-Family Housing AssociationDr. Annemarie Dooley, Board Member, WA Physicians for Social Responsibility